young

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Speaking of Primm’s chances of regaining its former glory, Clemetson reached back into his own past as a young sports agent for players on the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

She was one of tens of thousands of young girls and women sent away to have their babies, hidden from society due to the shame of their unmarried status.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"Right now young people are under a lot of pressure and they need some emotional and economic exits," said Fang Tian, a football fan since the 2014 World Cup.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But the young women who would have become telephone operators became stenographers, administrative assistants and waitresses instead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Well, young man, I’m sure I’ll find an older man to swindle. Other land to claim. I’m tired of this journey. Thought you’d be an easy mark.”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes