elderly
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No one wants to see an elderly relative without shelter.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
They even added that some elderly passengers struggle with the stairs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
I may be a humble, elderly journalist, but I am not afraid.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
“TAVR is an outstanding lifesaving treatment for high-risk and elderly patients, but surgery may be the better choice for low-risk younger patients,” Badhwar said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
He held the arm of an elderly man who stumbled at the doorway.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
Vocabulary lists containing elderly
Ancient Wisdom: Synonyms for "Old"
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"The Ugly One," Vocabulary from Chapters 16-20
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