Generation X
Example Sentences
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However, Northwestern says middle-aged Americans are feeling the pinch, and Generation X remains the least confident.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
The burden of caregiving is falling heavily on Generation X — those born between 1965 and 1980, who are currently between the ages of 46 and 61.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
Generation X had the highest homeownership rate relative to their age, so when the housing bubble popped in 2008, it hit Gen X the hardest.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Baby boomers and members of Generation X also experienced the sharpest declines in confidence using AI technology, according to a ManpowerGroup survey of more than 13,900 workers in 19 countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
An even worse cliche, Generation X, is already degenerating. get nowhere fast.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
