elderly
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Thousands of people, many of them elderly, were escaping the heat in evacuation shelters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
An elderly England fan, probably close to the age I am now, 76, was serenading a group of supporters by singing, "Geoff Hurst scores for all the goals, hallelujah!"
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The cost of living is pushing retirement later, especially for those supporting adult children and elderly parents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
A gymnastics coach by training, Kelly was inspired to start Frosted Faces after she volunteered at local animal shelters and noticed owners turning in elderly pets because they had become too much of a hassle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
He was followed by an elderly woman and a young girl about my age but smaller.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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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