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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Nelson says the stadium and events like the World Cup offer a chance for the youth of Miami Gardens to capitalize on the buzz.
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Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The leftist indoctrination in K-12 schools, as well as universities, is largely to blame for the youth vote’s enthusiasm for socialism and communism.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
This year’s edition also features the Glances of Sicily short film competition with Sam Nivola (The White Lotus) presiding over the youth and student juries.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 June 2026
And there’s something in the youth story that speaks directly to now.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
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Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The leftist indoctrination in K-12 schools, as well as universities, is largely to blame for the youth vote’s enthusiasm for socialism and communism.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
This year’s edition also features the Glances of Sicily short film competition with Sam Nivola (The White Lotus) presiding over the youth and student juries.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 June 2026
And there’s something in the youth story that speaks directly to now.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
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“The youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20youth. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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