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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Through their fantastical ordeals, the X-Men illustrate qualities that inspire viewers, young and old. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 On June 27, there were 200 runners, young and old and in between. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026 The next day in Budapest’s Kossuth Square, opposite the Parliament building, tens of thousands of Hungarians, young and old, stared in jubilation and disbelief at the giant screens streaming the inaugural ceremonies taking place inside. — Gordon F. Sander, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026 Players — young and old — see that and want to do their part to support him. — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for young and old

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