old woman
Example Sentences
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The old woman sitting by the fire sniffed the air and smacked her lips with a greedy sound.
From Literature
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“Only a doll, you may be thinking, Eben. An old woman’s doll at that. However, once you hear Miss Zeldy’s story, even a young man like you will sit up and take notice.”
From Literature
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"I'm an old woman, and struggle to walk… but I am forced to carry a bucket to where the municipal tankers park, if I want to have water in my home."
From BBC
“And the palazzo is where I will take you now,” said the old woman.
From Literature
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The old woman has deeply lined, sunburned skin and wears a stained apron over her dress.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.