senior citizen

Example Sentences

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Jatinder, who says he would be turning 60 - "a senior citizen" - in a couple of months, was carrying a heavy shoulder bag.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

For a senior citizen on a fixed income, the chance that larger refund “gets spent is extremely high,” Mills said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

"The senior citizen was trapped on an upper floor... and unable to get assistance," he told radio outlet DZMM.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

Beginning Wednesday, the city will open senior citizen centers in Canoga Park and North Hollywood from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., which will both be open through at least Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2025

“Ah, yes. The notorious Mr. Huxley. He’s the one who tore down a senior citizen housing complex to build a shiny mall full of ridiculously expensive shops.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein