elderly
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While strolling through Central Park in 1987, Honda spotted the artist wandering with no guards and an elderly woman by her side.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
An elderly box of Arborio rice — “best by 2023” elderly — stood in for the quicker-cooking Vialone Nano she recommends.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
The defendant told the court that at that point he got scared for his life and for the life of his grandmother and her elderly female friend who they resided with.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Breaking down jobs within healthcare and social assistance, some of California’s biggest growth came from mental health practitioners and occupations that work with elderly people and people with disabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Ophie started to ask Aunt Rose what she meant, but then she saw it: the hazy blue outline around the elderly woman’s body.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
Vocabulary lists containing elderly
Ancient Wisdom: Synonyms for "Old"
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"The Ugly One," Vocabulary from Chapters 16-20
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