as in elderly
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
an older woman was the chief librarian for the town
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Adjective
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Twenty died from the disease -- an even mix of elderly cats with previous medical issues and younger, healthier cats.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
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Now, looking at his father’s lifestyle – with small accidents resulting in rehab and many physical struggles despite being a former athlete – the founder of Sportiv ensures his elderly years will be less challenging through preventative measures and reverse engineering.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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What’s certain is this: The old rules of the Middle East no longer apply, and no one knows what the new ones are.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
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The median age for the children served was between 4 and 8 years old, and the providers accepted both Medicaid and private insurance.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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West Creek apartments is an 18-unit apartment complex that will be built in Chaska for youths aged 18-29 who are experiencing homelessness in Carver County.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Mawar, whose parents were farmers, believed ISIS offered a better future for her three sons, now aged between 10 and 25 years old.—
Raquel Carvalho,
TIME,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Older.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/older. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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