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young one

[yuhng uhn, wuhn] / ˈjʌŋ ən, wən /




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"It terrifies me, as a father of a young one myself, that people are out there claiming to be experts when they are not."

From BBC May 12, 2026

“Everybody would have to look at me with more respect because I was always seen as the young one that was doing all the roles,” Conti said.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 8, 2023

Skinner, too, has a young one at home and his son, Beau, provides a welcome distraction from the game.

From Washington Times Apr. 20, 2023

“I refuse to just fall into the trope of, ‘She’s over 40 so she’s over the hill, and the young one has everything,’” said Britton.

From New York Times Feb. 2, 2023

“How do the bee folk know there is pollen in a flower? Ask away, young one, before I doze off again.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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