ageing
Example Sentences
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Migration can help offset some effects of Europe's demographic change, the researchers said, but it would have a limited impact on "fully" addressing the challenges posed by an ageing population.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Many of Japan’s economic problems result from its demographic challenge: an ageing and shrinking population that has created labor shortages.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
But as fertility rates fall, migration counterbalances the negative effects of an ageing population and labour force contraction, the report said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Roch Cheroux said ageing infrastructure and years of under-investment mean the company cannot improve performance without significant new spending that's funded by customers.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 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
