ageing

Example Sentences

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Beijing is aware of the country's rapidly ageing population, Xu says.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

But whatever the complexion of the incoming Welsh government, it will face up to an ageing and potentially budget-draining legacy of health service buildings.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

In the ageing nation, home to almost 100,000 people over 100, diapers and related products are used more by seniors than babies.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

During her term in office, she’s had to deal with Europe’s well-advertised vulnerabilities, most notably in energy dependence and the demographic challenges of an ageing society.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

They were both old and round, and they lived in their flat with a number of ageing Highland terriers who had names like Hamish and Andrew and Jock.

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman