adult
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Eight existing prisons have been tasked with preparing special sections for children, where they will be kept separate from adult inmates.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Though Anthony was 17 at the time of the murder on 2 April 2025, under Texas law he was able to be charged as an adult.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
These are families in which grandparents, other adult family members or close family friends are raising children, with no parents in the home.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
These days, though still a ratings success in relative terms, “60 Minutes” averages about nine million viewers, or 3% of the adult population.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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
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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