adult
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Parents told us they are spending money to help their adult children with child care, rent, down payments for homes and vacations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Starting this month, adult recipients must complete a CalFresh screening with their home county — either when they first apply for benefits, or during their next recertification, according to the California Department of Social Services.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Alma White appeared at Stormont's Education Committee with her son Caleb; she was one of a number of women who spoke to MLAs about the transition from school to adult care in Northern Ireland.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
I had what some would consider a true foodie experience, and the hundreds of dollars I was charged — this time, on my own, adult credit card — to prove it.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
Aunt Melissa offers me a sympathetic smile, and I’m glad one adult at the table is happy for me.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing adult
Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 1
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Growth, Development and Reproduction of Organisms - Middle School
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Growth, Development and Reproduction of Organisms - Introductory
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