middle age

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He notes that his grudge-holding is unbecoming of a man who’s pushing middle age before going on to attack his longtime producer Noah “40” Shebib.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

In Silber’s revival, the wise schoolmaster Mr. Lundie is Widow Lundie, and the town flirt Meg Brockie is a pub owner pushing middle age.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs are set to team up once again in a comedy about the challenges of relationships in middle age.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

For some people, it’s a modest home, with a mortgage that’s paid off in early middle age, and a job that brings them satisfaction.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

They looked well into middle age, but it was hard to be sure.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken