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The measure will reverse nearly a century of efforts to help the poor, the elderly and minorities by cutting key aspects of the social safety net to deprive millions of their health insurance.
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Carl Leubsdorf, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
Young children and the elderly are at the greatest risk of heat stress.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
Creatine’s muscle-building and anti-inflammation properties may extend to other benefits for those who use it — especially the elderly.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2025
Too many of us were taught that wills are only for the wealthy or the elderly—that thinking about death is morbid or unfaithful.
—Jehan Crump‑gibson, Essence, 10 July 2025
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Carl Leubsdorf, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
Young children and the elderly are at the greatest risk of heat stress.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
Creatine’s muscle-building and anti-inflammation properties may extend to other benefits for those who use it — especially the elderly.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2025
Too many of us were taught that wills are only for the wealthy or the elderly—that thinking about death is morbid or unfaithful.
—Jehan Crump‑gibson, Essence, 10 July 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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