adult
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In part, this archetype, as Fiedler dubs it, reflects our literature’s recurrent failure to deal honestly with adult heterosexual love and its attendant responsibilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Nearly one in four adults over 40 lives with painful osteoarthritis, a condition that can make everyday movement difficult and is one of the major causes of adult disability.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
A cinema has banned under-16s from screenings after 19:00 BST unless they are accompanied by a "responsible adult".
From BBC • May 21, 2026
We have two adult children — one is self-sufficient, and the other may need lifelong support due to health issues.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
For what child does not like being treated kindly by an adult?
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing adult
Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 1
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Growth, Development and Reproduction of Organisms - Middle School
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Growth, Development and Reproduction of Organisms - Introductory
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