getting up in years

Example Sentences

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“The cat could be getting up in years, and he might not be as graceful as he used to be,” feline behaviorist Ingrid Johnson tells me.

From Slate • Dec. 21, 2019

Hall mentioned he was getting up in years and if he was going to tell his story he’d better do it now.

From Washington Times • Feb. 2, 2017

Bush 41 is getting up in years and misjudges Bush 43, who I found made his own decisions,” Mr. Rumsfeld said in a statement.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2015

In response, Rumsfeld today responded, “Bush 41 is getting up in years and misjudges Bush 43, who I found made his own decisions.”

From MSNBC • Nov. 5, 2015

All are so dependent on the weather, especially those getting up in years or of delicate health.

From Meteorology or Weather Explained by M'Pherson, J. G.