Examples of the elderly in a Sentence
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Metro Denver pollution hit levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, including the elderly, people with respiratory ailments, and children, the alert said.
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Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, 30 May 2024
Andrade-Sales says the center will be essential to preserving Filipino culture among youth and creating a sense of connection for the elderly.
—Sabrina Bodon, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
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Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, 30 May 2024
Andrade-Sales says the center will be essential to preserving Filipino culture among youth and creating a sense of connection for the elderly.
—Sabrina Bodon, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for the elderly
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“The elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20elderly. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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