geriatric
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“No, I am not OK. I am a geriatric pregnancy, that’s what I am.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 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
But singer Liam Gallagher has repeatedly criticised the Hall of Fame, previously saying he wasn't interested in receiving an award from "some geriatric in a cowboy hat".
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
“I’m a geriatric pregnant spinster who puts crystals in her bra,” Helen says in an unusual moment of self-awareness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025
It’s all right to be boggled once in a while, but don’t make a habit of it. bone of contention.This geriatric expression is getting osteoporosis. bored to tears.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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