geriatric
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The near-total dominance of a trio of weak albums is a sign of a geriatric culture with no interest in slowing its decline.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
“No, I am not OK. I am a geriatric pregnancy, that’s what I am.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
A neurologist, geriatrician or geriatric psychiatrist could assess him.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
A geriatric care worker in her late 50s, she is looking for a design in a particular shade of baby pink with a dull gold paisley motif.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
It’s all right to be boggled once in a while, but don’t make a habit of it. bone of contention.This geriatric expression is getting osteoporosis. bored to tears.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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