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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Soon after taking over, Black Bear raised its hourly ice rates on Kensington Valley Hockey Association, the youth nonprofit that has rented ice time from the rink for years, from $320 to $370 an hour, said Caryn Michalak, a board member – a 15% jump.
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Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Tackling the youth mental health crisis.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
According to initial police reports, the boy was outside when a car pulled up and a man got out, pointed a gun at the youth and demanded his property, which included a scooter and cell phone.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Players like Tommy Eichenberg, Cody Simon and Styles all play a part in the growth of the youth in the room.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 6 May 2026
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Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Tackling the youth mental health crisis.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
According to initial police reports, the boy was outside when a car pulled up and a man got out, pointed a gun at the youth and demanded his property, which included a scooter and cell phone.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Players like Tommy Eichenberg, Cody Simon and Styles all play a part in the growth of the youth in the room.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 6 May 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 May. 2026.
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