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middle age

NOUN
middle years
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He notes that his grudge-holding is unbecoming of a man who’s pushing middle age before going on to attack his longtime producer Noah “40” Shebib.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs are set to team up once again in a comedy about the challenges of relationships in middle age.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

For some people, it’s a modest home, with a mortgage that’s paid off in early middle age, and a job that brings them satisfaction.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Clearer long-term goals as he enters tennis middle age.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

To stay awake and alert, the captain, a Greek man of middle age, liked to take up provocative subjects.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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