young and old
idiom
: 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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Frontline caregivers across Florida, who protect the well-being of our families, friends and loved ones young and old, are vehemently against these cuts.
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Roxey Nelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Hockney remains relevant to many artists, young and old.
—Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Frontline caregivers here and across Florida, who protect the well-being of our families, friends and loved ones young and old, are vehemently against these cuts.
—Roxey Nelson, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
The franchise kicked off in 2001 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon among audiences young and old.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Roxey Nelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Hockney remains relevant to many artists, young and old.
—Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Frontline caregivers here and across Florida, who protect the well-being of our families, friends and loved ones young and old, are vehemently against these cuts.
—Roxey Nelson, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
The franchise kicked off in 2001 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon among audiences young and old.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 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 19 Apr. 2025.
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