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  • comparative of old.
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older

[ohl-der] / ˈoʊl dər /


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And that, more than anything, will determine what value older chips retain.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

It’s especially gentle and accessible to people with disabilities, those healing injuries and older adults.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

He also noted that older adults will be able to use their benefits at retailers where they actually shop, “as opposed to forcing people to go to work with vendors that they’ve never heard of.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

She advised: "Infants, young children, pregnant people and older adults should only eat runny or raw eggs if they have a British Lion mark or are produced under the Laid in Britain egg assurance scheme."

From BBC Aug. 18, 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




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