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older

adjective as in most senior

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She urged children, older people, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions to take advantage of a free vaccination.

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Astronomers can use stellar rotation as a "cosmic clock," since young stars spin quickly and older stars slow down over time.

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Prof. Alon Monsonego of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev found that T helper lymphocytes, which are immune cells involved in regulating the body's defenses, shift in function as people grow older.

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The higher Part B premiums come as inflation remains stubbornly high and older adults face rising costs for healthcare expenses, housing and food.

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About 22% of older employees report they met their spouse at the office, too.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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