graying

Example Sentences

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Behind him, a mature Joshua tree was dying, its graying limbs drooping sadly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeff Schmid has found a silver lining in America’s graying demographics: All of those extra visits to the doctor are good for the economy.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Some of our graying parishes need to start acting like it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Europe and Japan also have rapidly graying societies, where more seniors are living longer — and therefore drawing benefits for longer — while fewer younger workers pay into the system.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

Samuel’s beard glinted white, and his graying hair stood up high on his head.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck