young adult

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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

I often wrestled with it as a young adult, if the past had actually been better than the present day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The holographic Mrs. Tobin appeared behind the young adult librarian’s desk.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein