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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Ignite focuses on the youth and young adult homeless population, serving over 580 young people annually and providing transitional housing, food, clothing and other basic necessities thanks to their approximately $320,000 yearly contract with HUD.
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Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Is TikTok not only the dictator for what the youth pays attention to, but also for what is produced and consumed?
—Susanne Mueller Zantop, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The Cavalier roster includes several teenagers from the youth national team and other young players trying to get noticed.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Wright was also involved in mentoring younger students and planning Juneteenth programming throughout Kansas City, and was part of several boards at Faith Mission Church, including the youth ministry.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
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Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Is TikTok not only the dictator for what the youth pays attention to, but also for what is produced and consumed?
—Susanne Mueller Zantop, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The Cavalier roster includes several teenagers from the youth national team and other young players trying to get noticed.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Wright was also involved in mentoring younger students and planning Juneteenth programming throughout Kansas City, and was part of several boards at Faith Mission Church, including the youth ministry.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 4 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 25 Mar. 2025.
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