the youth
noun
: the young people
The show sends a strong message to the youth of America.
The city's youth need strong role models.
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The organization supports the youth of St. Thomas through basketball mentorships.
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
His espousing of straightedge ideals directly inspired the youth crew movement, in tandem with Minor Threat and 7 Seconds.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2025
Many of them have participated, or have family members who participated at the youth level, at the high school level, and then those who go on to college, and ultimately pros...
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
Just as importantly, the game is rapidly growing at the youth level and is the fastest growing team sport in America.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
His espousing of straightedge ideals directly inspired the youth crew movement, in tandem with Minor Threat and 7 Seconds.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2025
Many of them have participated, or have family members who participated at the youth level, at the high school level, and then those who go on to college, and ultimately pros...
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
Just as importantly, the game is rapidly growing at the youth level and is the fastest growing team sport in America.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the youth
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“The youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20youth. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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