adult
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In fact, nearly one-quarter of U.S. adults — about 63 million — provide ongoing care to a child or adult with a medical condition or disability.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
A separate Economist/YouGov poll found that 51 percent of U.S. adult citizens are pessimistic about the long-term effects of A.I. while just 25 percent are optimistic.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
A 53-year-old mother of three adult children, Shelley had discovered a new sense of purpose at an age when many people start checking the math on their retirement plans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
"I love construction," the president, who spent much of his adult life as a real-estate developer, said.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
For the record, this is the only time I’d ever call an adult by their first name.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing adult
Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 1
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Growth, Development and Reproduction of Organisms - Introductory
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