elderly
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The U.S. now has more elderly who need care than children, and that ratio is rising.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
“I’m not aware of huge numbers of elderly people falling out of windows whilst cleaning them,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
He also praised other residents in his street, some of whom had shown great concern for their elderly neighbours during the evacuation.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Her family’s home was lost in the explosion, which she said traumatized her elderly parents.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
“I was hoping you could help us out. An elderly man went missing from a nursing home just down the street. The staff seems to think he probably came here.”
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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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