growing old
Example Sentences
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There’s wisdom and depth to the film’s themes of growing old, dashed dreams and the magic of rediscovery, plus a deliciously ironic final twist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Little ditty ’bout millions of Americans growing old — and disillusioned — in the heartland.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Developing countries like Thailand are growing old before they are growing rich.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Major gas basins are growing old, and the U.S. lacks the proper infrastructure to ferry molecules where they are needed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025
Behind us I heard my mother moan and cry because with each turning of the sun her son was growing old...
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
