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But his family, the U.S. government and Ukrainian officials say the reality is that the elderly American was an innocent teacher.
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Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2025
The presence of hard materials like stones in consumer food products can pose a choking hazard or result in dental damage, particularly for young children or the elderly.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
For years, intergenerational living has been framed as an option for the elderly—a way to keep aging parents engaged, active, and cared for.
—Lisa Belzberg, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2025
Critics warn the changes may create barriers for vulnerable Americans, especially the elderly and disabled.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2025
The presence of hard materials like stones in consumer food products can pose a choking hazard or result in dental damage, particularly for young children or the elderly.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
For years, intergenerational living has been framed as an option for the elderly—a way to keep aging parents engaged, active, and cared for.
—Lisa Belzberg, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2025
Critics warn the changes may create barriers for vulnerable Americans, especially the elderly and disabled.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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 23 Apr. 2025.
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