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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The tricky balance for Hurzeler is getting the blend right between young and old.
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Price appreciated that both young and old showed up at the Plano protest but wished more had joined.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
Longtime regulars hold court at the bar, and customers young and old sit at tables drinking long-neck beers along with soups and burgers.
—Amanda Hancock, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026
For the uninitiated, fans young and old of this ultra-popular Sanrio creation find this cafe on wheels and Kitty’s offerings absolutely adorable.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Price appreciated that both young and old showed up at the Plano protest but wished more had joined.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
Longtime regulars hold court at the bar, and customers young and old sit at tables drinking long-neck beers along with soups and burgers.
—Amanda Hancock, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026
For the uninitiated, fans young and old of this ultra-popular Sanrio creation find this cafe on wheels and Kitty’s offerings absolutely adorable.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Young and old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/young%20and%20old. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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