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young

[yuhng] / jʌŋ /


NOUN
animate beings that are not mature
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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The Guardian reports internships designed to secure work for young people with special needs should be put on "turbocharge" to help tackle the youth job crisis.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

In interviews about the book, she reflected on the scrutiny and cruelty she faced as a young actor.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

And after seeing many young pitchers, some still in their teens, undergo the surgery named for him, he spoke out against arm overuse, recommending less than year-round pitching by young arms.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Meta argues it implemented measures to protect young users from predators, such as restricting direct messages from adults.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

There were only two employees in the watch shop in 1898, the clock man and Father’s young apprentice-errand boy.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

The younger Bush was different, leaning into his sun-baked upbringing while keeping one boot firmly back East.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

Some of these spaces can be intimidating for younger fans, and Laufey says this year was all about making these rooms, some of her favorites, inviting to her audience.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

He figured it would appeal to younger viewers with short attention spans.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

"We are all devastated by George's death. He was the best of us and is deeply missed by his younger brothers, family and friends," his family said.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

She believes young women are capable, deserving of independence, but she’s still my father’s younger sister, still responsible for me.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

Arday, the paper explains, was the "youngest Black professor, at just 37 in 2023," who "had quit over a plagiarism row and was found dead on Friday".

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

The scandal erupted after some academics and media reports accused Arday, who became Cambridge's youngest black professor in 2023, of plagiarising parts of his doctoral thesis.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

And by the end of his second season, he was the youngest Cy Young Award winner in 40 years.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Arday's appointment as Cambridge's youngest ever black professor in 2023 was hailed at the time as a progressive moment.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Some of America’s youngest but strongest stars had ventured north of the border to play.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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