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Some early twentysomethings pass around a joint in a manner their age-mates must find sexy.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025 The difference between them and their less financially secure age-mates is that those who have ample resources can afford the best care.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025 Seek out and befriend younger people besides your own age-mates.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2023