adult
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Photos showed one of the seized Madagascar cockroaches was almost big enough to completely cover the palm of an adult hand.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Parents told us they are spending money to help their adult children with child care, rent, down payments for homes and vacations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
He’s an adult, living on his own and responsible for his own life and emotions.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
An IQ of more than 70 can mean that young people with SEN cannot access disability services as an adult.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Betsie cut three slices from the round loaf of bread while I looked around the table trying to decide which adult would be most enthusiastic about my decision to stay at home.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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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