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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For all the focus on middle-aged malaise, some of the most heartening footage is of the young, diverse crowd that flock to the front row of these shows.
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Thomas Smith, Billboard, 18 July 2024
When the young children of this estranged couple go missing on the outskirts of the port city of Bari, Pietro connects with a criminal from his past on a dangerous mission to get his kids back home.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 July 2024
In September 2022, the young O’Neal signed to the NBA G League Ignite as a veteran player.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 18 July 2024
Philippot remembers calling the young man and offering him a detailed critique.
—Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 6 July 2024
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Thomas Smith, Billboard, 18 July 2024
When the young children of this estranged couple go missing on the outskirts of the port city of Bari, Pietro connects with a criminal from his past on a dangerous mission to get his kids back home.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 July 2024
In September 2022, the young O’Neal signed to the NBA G League Ignite as a veteran player.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 18 July 2024
Philippot remembers calling the young man and offering him a detailed critique.
—Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 6 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for the young
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“The young.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20young. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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