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

Alphie Lonergan is 84 years old and the primary carer for two of his adult children.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In the same vein, all the adult children out there can ask their parents if they want to be part of their “family plan” for getting taxes done.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

“Not only am I uncomfortable at the idea of traveling without an adult, but I don’t know how to operate a train. Nic and JP most likely don’t either.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas