young and old

phrase

: young people and old people : people of all ages
The game is played by young and old alike.
a story for young and old

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The Great Barrington Declaration, which argued for concentrating medical resources on the very young and old but letting the rest of the economy function normally, deserved more serious consideration. Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Since 1998, the program has both grown alongside and influenced the growth of interest in Yiddish language and culture from a wide swath of society, Jew and gentile, young and old, religious and secular alike. ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 The convergence of young and old and one cultural cohort versus another makes the Black community a large and complex tent to serve. Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 On Saturday, crowds of market-goers young and old gathered in Davis’ Central Park to celebrate the anniversary of the event that regularly brings together students, families and lifetime residents of the town. Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for young and old

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“Young and old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/young%20and%20old. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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