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In the United States, crashes disproportionately kill the poor, the elderly, and Black Americans.
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Henrietta Moore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Witnesses and other bystanders were able to pull the dogs away from the elderly woman after the attack, authorities added.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Volunteering with girls’ organizations, the elderly, mentoring, or hosting free workshops could all be deeply fulfilling and affirming opportunities.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty At times, ozone can cause health concerns, particularly in sensitive groups such as children, those with respiratory diseases, or the elderly.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Henrietta Moore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Witnesses and other bystanders were able to pull the dogs away from the elderly woman after the attack, authorities added.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Volunteering with girls’ organizations, the elderly, mentoring, or hosting free workshops could all be deeply fulfilling and affirming opportunities.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty At times, ozone can cause health concerns, particularly in sensitive groups such as children, those with respiratory diseases, or the elderly.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the elderly
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“The elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20elderly. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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