young adult

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This level of fandom has transformed young adult romance, often found in novels, into one of streaming's safest bets.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

The team compared young, adult, and old fish, examining many aspects of protein production inside brain cells.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

“It still provides independence with the young adult or elderly parent, while giving the flexibility to live together and spend time together.”

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

The post-Mass young adult discussion group, once a gathering of about 25, now draws upward of 200.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

My good fortune, the fortune that saved my life, was that he was not only a young adult but a pliable young adult, an omega animal.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel