Examples of life expectancy in a Sentence
improvements in diet that have resulted in greater life expectancy for many people
calculating the life expectancies of different social groups
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In fact, the average life expectancy of a new recruit is about 10 days to three weeks, and once on the battlefield, their survival averages just 20-35 minutes, according to Russian military bloggers.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
The report draws on state-level estimates of life expectancy at age 65 (16 to 20 years, more or less, depending on the state), average retirement benefits, median net worth and expected retirement expenses.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Indiana ranks worse in education, household income and life expectancy.
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Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Today, longer life expectancy means more individuals are reaching ages associated with dementia.
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Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
The report draws on state-level estimates of life expectancy at age 65 (16 to 20 years, more or less, depending on the state), average retirement benefits, median net worth and expected retirement expenses.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Indiana ranks worse in education, household income and life expectancy.
—
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Today, longer life expectancy means more individuals are reaching ages associated with dementia.
—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for life expectancy
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“Life expectancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20expectancy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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