adult

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The analysis revealed previously unknown patterns of connectivity, including direct links between cell types that had not been known to connect in the adult brain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

He has one adult son, from whom he is estranged, and a niece.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“The West Wing” actor Busfield has three adult children from two previous marriages and is the stepfather to Gilbert’s two adult sons from her two previous marriages.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

As a teenager and young adult, Jessica tried to learn more about her mom’s case.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

It seemed that every adult disagreed with me.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri