young and old
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: 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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Deadly to mosquitoes both young and old, the blood was also fatal to insecticide-resistant insects.
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Online watch communities have helped foster a new generation of horology enthusiasts, as connoisseurs young and old share their collections, spotlight master watchmakers and advertise second-hand and vintage watches for sale on platforms like TikTok Shop.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
In Madrid, both young and old don a silk scarf during the spring and use it as their go-to accessory to jazz up even the most casual-looking outfit.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
Will audiences, fans young and old, keep showing up?
—Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Online watch communities have helped foster a new generation of horology enthusiasts, as connoisseurs young and old share their collections, spotlight master watchmakers and advertise second-hand and vintage watches for sale on platforms like TikTok Shop.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
In Madrid, both young and old don a silk scarf during the spring and use it as their go-to accessory to jazz up even the most casual-looking outfit.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
Will audiences, fans young and old, keep showing up?
—Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Young and old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/young%20and%20old. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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