elderly
Example Sentences
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The “dangerously hot conditions” are a particular issue for babies and young children, as well as elderly people, according to the National Weather Service.
From Los Angeles Times
Behind him sat scores of men, chatting and laughing as a large screen played jazz while an elderly woman wound through the crowd selling white roses.
From Barron's
People are unable to book doctor’s appointments, order medication or use online banking to send money to elderly or disabled relatives.
The philosopher wears a red dressing robe and the flowing gray locks of an elderly rocker.
The lunchtime crowd — high schoolers, blue-collar types, the elderly — waited patiently for their orders.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
