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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All proceeds benefit the youth mission trip to West Virginia this summer.
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The Dolphins have voices like linebacker Jordyn Brooks, defensive tackle Zach Sieler, center Aaron Brewer and left tackle Patrick Paul as the youth comes into its own.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Horner auditioned and earned a spot on the youth group’s fine arts team.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who has been defeated in three elections, as well as Peter Obi, who rallied the youth vote in the most recent 2023 poll before ultimately falling short, agreed to the pact during a meeting in a town near Lagos over the weekend.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The Dolphins have voices like linebacker Jordyn Brooks, defensive tackle Zach Sieler, center Aaron Brewer and left tackle Patrick Paul as the youth comes into its own.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Horner auditioned and earned a spot on the youth group’s fine arts team.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who has been defeated in three elections, as well as Peter Obi, who rallied the youth vote in the most recent 2023 poll before ultimately falling short, agreed to the pact during a meeting in a town near Lagos over the weekend.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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