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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Many have seen the videos of Detroit's teen takeovers, but a local organization is looking to channel that energy into something positive for the youth.
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Terell Bailey, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
But in 2001, there wasn’t the option of turning to the youth already on hand, then merely a roster aging out.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Music and cultural activism fueled the youth movement, from over 100,000 people at a pre-election concert to techno celebrations outside parliament after Orbán’s loss.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Continuing these ancient traditions in the United States and teaching them to the youth is crucial for members of the community.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Terell Bailey, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
But in 2001, there wasn’t the option of turning to the youth already on hand, then merely a roster aging out.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Music and cultural activism fueled the youth movement, from over 100,000 people at a pre-election concert to techno celebrations outside parliament after Orbán’s loss.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Continuing these ancient traditions in the United States and teaching them to the youth is crucial for members of the community.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 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 19 Apr. 2026.
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