young one

Example Sentences

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Soccer’s women’s player of the year in 2023 — but it is still a relatively young one: Girma has only been a professional for two years.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024

But having a child in your production, especially a young one, can mean a host of issues, especially if the story is riding on their success, as it is in the Disney+ show "Obi-Wan Kenobi."

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2022

"The first two I played in, I was surrounded by a lot of senior players. I was the young one in that squad," Farrell said.

From BBC • May 27, 2022

If the name Dick Barnett tickles your memory a bit, you are probably a Lakers fan, and not a young one.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2022

Two guards bookend the prisoners, the same as the transport yesterday: The older man with the craggy, deep-lined features who looks like my uncle is in front, and the young one follows the prisoners.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse