getting up in years

Example Sentences

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“The cat could be getting up in years, and he might not be as graceful as he used to be,” feline behaviorist Ingrid Johnson tells me.

From Slate • Dec. 21, 2019

The family is looking for a bigger place now, so Crystal’s parents, who are getting up in years, can move in.

From Washington Times • Dec. 24, 2016

Bush 41 is getting up in years and misjudges Bush 43, who I found made his own decisions,” Mr. Rumsfeld said in a statement.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2015

In response, Rumsfeld today responded, “Bush 41 is getting up in years and misjudges Bush 43, who I found made his own decisions.”

From MSNBC • Nov. 5, 2015

He was evidently getting up in years, and was treated with much respect by his comrades.

From Three Boys in the Wild North Land by Laughlin, J. E.