young and old
idiom
: 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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Even the smallest movements register in her aging shoulders; her body, though still lithe, is also stiff and fragile, young and old in the same breath.
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Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
Cell phones distract those young and old: Stateline reported findings from a survey of college students in 37 states and Alberta, Canada.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024
Chill Time: 1 day 4 hrs Total Time: 1 day 4 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 side-dish servings
Made with farfalle and your favorite pizza toppings, this bowtie pasta salad recipe will be a hit with kids young and old.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2024
At the same time, Russians young and old know that beyond providing stability, a degree of prosperity, military might, and a startling redesign of a few showcase cities, Putin has done little to modernize Russia.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018
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Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
Cell phones distract those young and old: Stateline reported findings from a survey of college students in 37 states and Alberta, Canada.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024
Chill Time: 1 day 4 hrs Total Time: 1 day 4 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 side-dish servings
Made with farfalle and your favorite pizza toppings, this bowtie pasta salad recipe will be a hit with kids young and old.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2024
At the same time, Russians young and old know that beyond providing stability, a degree of prosperity, military might, and a startling redesign of a few showcase cities, Putin has done little to modernize Russia.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018
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