grow old

Example Sentences

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"The top priority is to reduce young children's exposure: not because there are risks for them today, but because they will eventually grow old," he said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

I’m working to change circumstances for people like her, who worked hard their entire lives and deserve to grow old with dignity and respect and love and, most importantly, support around her.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Most Americans say they want to grow old in their homes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 5, 2025

Anita's partner, Richard Jones, described how the couple "planned to grow old together" and he had been haunted by her death.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

And it came to Storm to grow old.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen