elderly
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Wang Yingwei and his small delivery team offer more than just meals, bringing human connection to elderly residents.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
But taking away the car keys might be easier than taking measures to prevent the elderly from falling victim to fraud.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
Media reports about the eviction of an elderly woman from her apartment in the capital triggered a wave of protests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Luis Rodriguez, 64, said it was "outrageous" that an elderly woman was kicked out of her home, calling her "yet another victim" of Spain's ruthless housing market.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Ostensibly we were still an elderly watchmaker living with his two spinster daughters above his tiny shop.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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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