young

Example Sentences

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“As a mother, it’s been humbling to watch the kind of young man he has become through adversity,” Janet said in a letter she wrote honoring her son.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Even at Regent University, where one would expect a robust audience of young Christians, video of the event shows mostly older attendees — and plenty of empty seats.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

But I happen to have two young children, which means that my tolerance for getting a bit unwell is actually quite high.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

She explained how young children often struggle to understand death and may think the person will return.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The young man who’d nearly run us down was named Eugene Hammond.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck