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  • comparative of old.
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older

[ohl-der] / ˈoʊl dər /


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In the slightly more complicated “Kingdom Hearts 2” Panettiere’s older Kairi is contemplative, defiant and desperate to help all her friends.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

But, as I've got older, my weight has become anything but a laughing matter.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

"Homer is Greek. Homer is Anatolian. None of us is older than he is, not even our countries."

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

Hispanic older adults face a disproportionate burden of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

“It’s an adjustment, playing a new position with older teammates,” Aunt Jen chimes in.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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