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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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The prognosis and life expectancy for stomach cancer depend on several factors, including the cancer’s type and stage.
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Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
Supporters say need for research into dementia and Alzheimer’s is needed as life expectancies increase, and the fund would help foster that research in Texas, according to the Texas Legislative Council.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Global life expectancy increased drastically from 1950 to 2019.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The life expectancy of apricot trees is 10 to 30 years, and takes two to five years to bear fruit.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
Supporters say need for research into dementia and Alzheimer’s is needed as life expectancies increase, and the fund would help foster that research in Texas, according to the Texas Legislative Council.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Global life expectancy increased drastically from 1950 to 2019.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The life expectancy of apricot trees is 10 to 30 years, and takes two to five years to bear fruit.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
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 22 Oct. 2025.
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