elderly
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He moved to Bridlington, where his sister and elderly mother now lived, and began to paint the Yorkshire Wolds.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Don’t miss: My elderly mother and I own a home together.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
With permanent resident status, she said she has no say in electing officials who shape her everyday life, despite contributing taxes and caring for the elderly.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
They were applauding, announcing a social program for the elderly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
But Ophie had been invited, and the first thing she noticed was that, like the rest of the house, Aunt Rose’s room reflected the elderly woman’s personality.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
Vocabulary lists containing elderly
Ancient Wisdom: Synonyms for "Old"
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"The Ugly One," Vocabulary from Chapters 16-20
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Society
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