elderly
Example Sentences
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Both our parents are quite elderly and therefore, in theory, I need to plan for about 30 more years.
From MarketWatch
Aunt Kitty turned to her left and greeted the elderly gentleman seated beside her, the ancient husband of one of the other society mavens.
From Literature
He believes the gut may play a crucial role in the ageing process - with consequences for how long we live, and how physically strong we remain in our elderly years.
From BBC
Fiscal stimulus should focus on structural growth areas in youth and elderly care.
He worries most about the elderly looking for food in the garbage.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
