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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The never-ending cycle of soups nourish young and old, displaced and volunteering.
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
And the oversized cylindrical fish lanterns — became a magnet for young and old as well.
—Ed Massey, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
This is a rocky natural playground for young and old.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
And overall, the differences between the birds in this new study indicates that something seems to be different among the great tits in young and old forests, despite the fact that the species is found in both forest types.
—Ethan Freedman, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2025
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
And the oversized cylindrical fish lanterns — became a magnet for young and old as well.
—Ed Massey, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
This is a rocky natural playground for young and old.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
And overall, the differences between the birds in this new study indicates that something seems to be different among the great tits in young and old forests, despite the fact that the species is found in both forest types.
—Ethan Freedman, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Young and old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/young%20and%20old. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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