young and old
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: young people and old people : people of all ages
The game is played by young and old alike.
a story for young and old
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Its distinct big band sound and rhythms attracted both young and old on Friday night including Haitian konpa fans pushing walkers.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
The addition of the Valkyries marks the first new WNBA team since the Atlanta Dream in 2008.
Fans outside of the stadium — young and old, all clad in purple and black Valkyries gear — said Asian American representation in the WNBA is inspiring.
—Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC news, 16 May 2025
The spot on south Kansas City’s East Gregory Boulevard has served young and old for 28 years, owner Kevin Ryan said Wednesday.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025
Deadly to mosquitoes both young and old, the blood was also fatal to insecticide-resistant insects.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
The addition of the Valkyries marks the first new WNBA team since the Atlanta Dream in 2008.
Fans outside of the stadium — young and old, all clad in purple and black Valkyries gear — said Asian American representation in the WNBA is inspiring.
—Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC news, 16 May 2025
The spot on south Kansas City’s East Gregory Boulevard has served young and old for 28 years, owner Kevin Ryan said Wednesday.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025
Deadly to mosquitoes both young and old, the blood was also fatal to insecticide-resistant insects.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Young and old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/young%20and%20old. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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