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geriatric

[jer-ee-a-trik, jeer-] / ˌdʒɛr iˈæ trɪk, ˌdʒɪər- /




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The near-total dominance of a trio of weak albums is a sign of a geriatric culture with no interest in slowing its decline.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Seeking a fresh start, Petriscak retired from her career as a geriatric nurse practitioner and left California.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

It is doubtful that Liam Gallagher will turn up at the ceremony in Los Angeles this November, having previously declared that he wasn't interested in receiving an award from "some geriatric in a cowboy hat".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

She is also a geriatric nurse practitioner and has many older patients who want to remain in their house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

The mission would study the effects of space on a geriatric astronaut.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson




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