- comparative of old.
older
Example Sentences
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She said: "As well as families, we have lots of older people coming in now to keep warm."
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
It’s nice for this gentleman that he seems to love his six-figure job and doesn’t want to give it up, but a job is a burden for many other older people, me included.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
Several people close to the Burbank entertainment giant confirmed this week’s cuts, which came as Disney separately offered early retirement packages for older workers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
In the case of the theft statute, it is easy to imagine the legislators’ anticipating that new forms of personal property would come into use and would merit the same protection as older items.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
“My mom and older sister made these. I’m in charge of selling them. We’re raising money for the Elder care program. We want to get them stuff for arts and crafts and activity nights.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
