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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Others may say that athletes, young and old, just need to be tougher. Laura Schifter, Time, 17 July 2026 The faces on her computer screen were of men and women, young and old. Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026 In any case, the same principles of mitigating risk—staying hydrated, avoiding exercise during the hottest parts of the day, seeking shade, acclimating to the weather, wearing loose-fitting clothes—apply to young and old alike. Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026 Through their fantastical ordeals, the X-Men illustrate qualities that inspire viewers, young and old. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 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 21 Jul. 2026.

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