grow old

Example Sentences

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"Our approach redefines what it means to grow old," Shetty said.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

"The top priority is to reduce young children's exposure: not because there are risks for them today, but because they will eventually grow old," he said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

I’m working to change circumstances for people like her, who worked hard their entire lives and deserve to grow old with dignity and respect and love and, most importantly, support around her.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

He lives as though he doesn’t intend to grow old and when he coughs, we see suspicious puffs of dust.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

Books grow old faster when they’re not being read and the ones gathered here were long past retirement, leaning tiredly against one another for support.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz