the youth

noun

: the young people
The show sends a strong message to the youth of America.
The city's youth need strong role models.

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His case — and, importantly, his face — were featured earlier this year at San Diego Comic-Con International, where attendees watched as forensic artist Joe Mullins sculpted a plaster reconstruction of the youth’s face. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026 The teams' leaders said the experiences for the youth go beyond competition and lead to valuable life lessons. — Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026 This is the second time the youth-vote initiative has been on the ballot in Culver City, where a similar measure failed in 2022 by just 16 votes. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026 The budget also increases spending on defense and social security spending for the youth. — Lim Hui Jie,jenny Lee, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the youth

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“The youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20youth. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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