elderly

Example Sentences

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Four in five include either a child, an elderly individual or a nonelderly individual with a disability.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

He said: "An elderly couple in their 80s told me they had to find £1,000 for an oil delivery and suppliers are not giving quotes. It's really quite difficult."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It’s a tribute to the elderly, the anonymous worker bee explains.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Pollution is particularly dangerous to those with existing health problems, the elderly and children.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The bedroom was crowded with furniture, and the wing chair, heavy and solid, was the most sensible spot for an elderly woman who was unsteady on her feet.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland