young adult
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Meyering carefully threads the themes of parental concern and young adult independence throughout her screenplay.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
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
But she said that growing up and as a young adult, she never had a dentist to go to, so she had done her best.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
