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Adjective
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Twenty died from the disease -- an even mix of elderly cats with previous medical issues and younger, healthier cats.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
30 Jan. 2025 -
Kelly Ripa's elderly dog, Chewie, had a good night!—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Zack Rosenblatt is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the New York Jets.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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Tester Feedback: Allure’s former senior beauty editor Paige Stables can vouch for the dry shampoo’s refreshing powers.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, southern states and regions in an advanced demographic transition must prepare for an aging population by strengthening geriatric care and Social Security.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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His mother, meanwhile, is a geriatric wreck who needs around-the-clock attention.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Centenarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centenarian. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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