young and old

phrase

: 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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Bombarded by franchise reboots and Netflix’s never-ending content churn, audiences young and old feel oversaturated. — Luka Ladan, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 Crucially, these improvements were experienced by people with many different living arrangements – young and old, those with and without kids or partners, men and women. — Vanessa M. Conzon, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 The loss spread like shock waves, resulting in thousands of comments across social media and online forums, as well as multiple essays from fans young and old. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Children will require some supervision but this drone is a great deal for would-be flyers, young and old. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for young and old

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“Young and old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/young%20and%20old. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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