geriatric
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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
“No, I am not OK. I am a geriatric pregnancy, that’s what I am.”
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
Here’s a searchable list of geriatricians, and one of geriatric pharmacists.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
I feel the Doorman’s snout on my leg now, and he stares up at me with his lovely geriatric eyes.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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