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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Fans — young and old — attend the games or show up in the host cities to be around others to cheer on their team. — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 20 July 2026 Crowds have comprised people young and old, parents with their kids, even commuters from Indianapolis and Wisconsin. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for young and old

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