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elderly

[el-der-lee] / ˈɛl dər li /


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The driver of the Toyota sustained moderate injuries, and an elderly passenger in the Honda also had complaints of pain, the spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times

So elderly individuals with a mild amount of plaque may have less aggressive treatment than a younger person with the same level, says Blankstein.

From The Wall Street Journal

The community across the street from the Dimona strike has relocated some of its elderly to a large bomb shelter in a school, where they plan to stay until the end of the war.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Not only did she care for her children but she cared for others, worked in the health care setting, cared for the elderly," he said.

From BBC

Mr. Hirsch’s character asks, with an elderly person’s focus on potential health crises.

From The Wall Street Journal