Example Sentences

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“Or someone would say, ‘I’m going to start Gen X for Becerra,’ or ‘I’m going to start Millennials for Becerra.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

“Over 70% of Gen Z and Millennials report borrowing from family members to cover basic needs,” Yardeni explains.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Millennials are those born between 1981 and 1996.;

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Millennials have 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Long before all that, Gen X and Millennials came to know her through Jim Henson’s “The Muppet Show,” which originally aired from 1976 until 1981 on CBS’ prime time lineup.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026