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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For The Times) Fans young and old enjoyed the competition and the setting on a cloudless night in Sherman Oaks. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 That’s the lesson Green wants the Mets, young and old, to take away from this game. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 These moments of fear, confusion and mourning are seared into the memory of Americans young and old. — Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Some of us may have seen therapy dogs in the hospital, offering comfort and bringing smiles to patients young and old. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 31 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 28 Sep. 2026.

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