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

The old stag fighting for his place with the young one.

From Salon • Jul. 6, 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

"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

One of them, quite a young one, maybe not much older than Hannie, smiled back, and for a split second I almost relaxed.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler