the young
noun
: young people
music that appeals to the young
The very young and the elderly are particularly sensitive to the disease.
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As the young woman who catches both of their eyes, coaches both their games (officially and unofficially), and permanently sparks both their libidos, the Euphoria star is the designated alpha of the trio and the dominant force of Challengers itself.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
Polian told the story of Manning visiting his office a few days before the draft, and the young college player asked Polian if the Colts were going to take him.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2024
But the Democrats' support, these lawmakers warn, isn’t a magic bullet to turn out the young Americans who were essential to Biden’s 2020 victory and who are at risk of jeopardizing his reelection bid.
—Ken Tran, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
But these aren’t full people, not even toward the young daughter (A.J. Lister) who gets waved away with promises that her parents will spend time with her after they’re done talking about tennis.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Here the young women have received psychological treatment, and special foundation and vocational courses created to help them obtain qualifications.
—Stephanie Busari, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
The day before Biden landed in Madison, Politico was publishing a piece by reporter Steven Shepard on 2024 polls that showed Biden trending down among the young but getting a bit stronger among the old – at least relative to previous Democratic nominees (including himself).
—Ron Elving, NPR, 13 Apr. 2024
The 25-year-old Priscilla actress perfectly balances Jessie’s wide-eyed naivety and tenaciousness, as the young journalist is horrified by the violence but unable to look away.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
And in their dealings with Bahlul, the young Moroccan model played by Qaher Harhash, none of the Brooklynites seem to know where — or even what — Morocco is.
—Louis Lucero Ii, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
Polian told the story of Manning visiting his office a few days before the draft, and the young college player asked Polian if the Colts were going to take him.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2024
But the Democrats' support, these lawmakers warn, isn’t a magic bullet to turn out the young Americans who were essential to Biden’s 2020 victory and who are at risk of jeopardizing his reelection bid.
—Ken Tran, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
But these aren’t full people, not even toward the young daughter (A.J. Lister) who gets waved away with promises that her parents will spend time with her after they’re done talking about tennis.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Here the young women have received psychological treatment, and special foundation and vocational courses created to help them obtain qualifications.
—Stephanie Busari, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
The day before Biden landed in Madison, Politico was publishing a piece by reporter Steven Shepard on 2024 polls that showed Biden trending down among the young but getting a bit stronger among the old – at least relative to previous Democratic nominees (including himself).
—Ron Elving, NPR, 13 Apr. 2024
The 25-year-old Priscilla actress perfectly balances Jessie’s wide-eyed naivety and tenaciousness, as the young journalist is horrified by the violence but unable to look away.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
And in their dealings with Bahlul, the young Moroccan model played by Qaher Harhash, none of the Brooklynites seem to know where — or even what — Morocco is.
—Louis Lucero Ii, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
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