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

Analysts also believe Russia and North Korea use different operating systems, with the latter’s being low-quality and growing old.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2024

“I feel like I’m preparing myself for it,” Sherman said of growing old.

From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2024

That was one advantage to growing old, I thought, as I worked my arms into the sleeves and surveyed the effect in the mirror on the wardrobe door.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom