growing old

Example Sentences

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But he is growing old, and wonders what will become of the line of Singh watchmakers once he’s gone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

His father, divorced, is now growing old in Moscow, estranged from Lockshin and his other children.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2024

As to whether she can imagine growing old with someone else in that picture, notwithstanding her current happiness, those old ghosts breed skepticism.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2024

Personally, I agree, and I also think our cultural terror of growing old must be pretty extreme when actual children are feeling it.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2024

“That’s a sign you’re growing old, Mr. Blakeslee,” she teased.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns