old man
Example Sentences
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Over the course of the day, the boy gets to know his grandfather better, both as the old man he is now and the young boy he once was.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Generally speaking, I’m not a grouchy old man stuck in the past.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
There’s a well-known scene from a 2001 episode of “SpongeBob SquarePants” in which a mob of fish mistakes a feeble old man for a bully and attacks him.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, need to work out more — old man stuff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
"Follow the instructions exactly," whispered the old man.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
