ageing

Example Sentences

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"Too many teams are still working in ageing buildings with too few theatres and beds. Without addressing these constraints, progress for patients already waiting will remain fragile."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The tumult has been partly hidden because there has been a significant drop in labor supply, driven by Trump's deportation drive and an ageing population.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Diplomatically isolated and under biting sanctions over its nuclear and weapons programmes, North Korea has an ageing manufacturing base which analysts doubt has the ability to make high-quality consumer technology.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

"Most of the big problems we have in this country at the moment are long-term problems," Sir John said, warning that leaders were avoiding action on an ageing population, the costs of healthcare, and pensions.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 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