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older

[ohl-der] / ˈoʊl dər /


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A different pattern appeared in the older group.

From Science Daily Aug. 29, 2026

Over 60% of their drink purchases are cold, compared with just 30% for shoppers 55 and older.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

With older members of the group struggling to climb the bank, Poonguzhali Ponmambadan, 61, unwrapped her sari dress and gave it to her husband to use as a rope.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

Of all the generations, said Pugh, older folks seem to be the ones who use AI “with glee.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

I knew of a few older girls back in San Francisco who’d been married by arrangement, the brides’ and grooms’ photos exchanged by parents.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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