autumn of life

Example Sentences

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Though now in the autumn of life, her figure was still good—her features still handsome, but they derived their chief charm from the sensible and benevolent expression of her fine open countenance.

From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Leslie, Eliza

They had parted in the prime of youthful manhood—they met in the autumn of life; and the snows of winter had prematurely descended upon the head of the miser.

From Mark Hurdlestone Or, The Two Brothers by Moodie, Susanna

There were several elderly persons, then in the autumn of life, and several were very young folks, scarcely able to walk, who now count many "daughters and sons of beauty."

From The Lieutenant and Commander Being Autobigraphical Sketches of His Own Career, from Fragments of Voyages and Travels by Hall, Basil

I passed the spring, summer, and autumn of life among the trees.

From The Prairie by Cooper, James Fenimore

Will the autumn of life repay us for this?

From Stories by American Authors (Volume 4) by Woolson, Constance Fenimore