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 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 Online, offline, young and old, in the car and at the club, the song, written by Langley, Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick, and Joybeth Taylor, has been unbeatable since its release last October. Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2026 The Faeries of the Forest Festival is a celebration of all things whimsical, designed to captivate the imaginations of both young and old. Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 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 11 Aug. 2026.

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