young

Example Sentences

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These young female missionaries, dressed in white, have been sent into Canada to draw girls to Gilead’s cause.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

In March, jurors in California found both Meta, and the owner of YouTube Google had intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harmed the mental health of a young woman.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

This may be one reason young people in America show such disdain and unhappiness with their country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

A spokesman for Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, on Tuesday denounced online claims that the congressman had inappropriate relationships with young congressional staff members.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Then we were standing before a high counter and a young male clerk was saying, “Leave all personal effects at the window marked C.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom