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 series follows the coaches, founders and a group of families and their respective teen sons who comprise the starting lineup for the youth baseball program in the world.
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Peter White, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Martin expects the youth vote will be key to winning in Utah and building longevity there.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson acknowledged the youth gathering Tuesday.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Only one person was arraigned at the youth center Friday morning.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Mar. 2026
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Peter White, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Martin expects the youth vote will be key to winning in Utah and building longevity there.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson acknowledged the youth gathering Tuesday.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Only one person was arraigned at the youth center Friday morning.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Mar. 2026
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 3 Apr. 2026.
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