old man

Example Sentences

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Sam shouldn’t be stuck with an old man like him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The richest old man in Omaha and his handpicked successor are not predicting a crash.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The House of the Pelican by Elisabeth Kyle, tells the story of Janet, who cannot find the way back to the house where an old man showed her a valuable gold musical box.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

"We lived like kings in our homes. Our life has become an ordeal," the old man said through tears, sitting on a mattress in his tent.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

I am already a very old man and I don’t have time to spare.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler