Examples of 'they were young' in a sentence

Meaning of "they were young"

This phrase is used to indicate that a specific event or situation occurred when someone was in their earlier years of life. It suggests that the individuals being referred to were younger at the time being described, highlighting the contrast between their past and present circumstances

How to use "they were young" in a sentence

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they were young
They were young and walking at a fast pace.
And dad when they were young.
When they were young and crazy and.
My grandparents were very poor when they were young.
They were young and saying bad words.
I raised my kids here when they were young.
They were young girls who became torturers.
Their mom died when they were young.
They were young but they knew a lot.
Juan helped her when they were young.
But they were young and full of love.
They started being friends since they were young.
They were young and looking for love.
They still wish that they were young.
When they were young and the kids.

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They had children when they were young.
They were young people and could afford it.
These two were inseparable when they were young.
They were young and people make mistakes.
They watched us growing up when they were young.
They were young and eager to assist.
He also proposed to her when they were young.
Only if they were young and pretty.
Photos of your children when they were young.
They were young and full of life.
They were very close when they were young.
They were young and idealistic together.
Internet did not exist when they were young.
That they were young once and perhaps still are.
They were good friends when they were young.
And they were young and beautiful.
He recalled a time when they were young.
They were young then and passionate idealists.
Not so much when they were young.
And they were young and impressionable.
Pictures of my parents when they were young.
They were young and good looking.
So you said they were young.
They were young and strong again.
I killed them because they were young and beautiful.
They were young and could afford to take risks.
By that time they were young men.
They were young men when they went away to fight.
I saw them when they were young and vital.
They were young fresh conscript troops.
Ever since they were young girls.
They were young and it was all new.
Six experts imagine they were young and unemployed.
They were young and they were hungry.
Probably when they were young.

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