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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The condition is life-threatening, with a typical life expectancy between 10 and 20 years.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025
Opera Bed’s study examined each state across several factors, including the prevalence of certain medical conditions and life expectancies, combining these into an overall score and ranking.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
While families now spend 70% less time with friends than two decades ago (American Time Use Survey, 2023), having strong and secure connections can increase someone’s life expectancy by 50% (Stanford Center on Longevity, 2023).
—Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025
The account holder must withdraw a specific amount of money (as determined by an IRS life expectancy calculation) by December 31st of each calendar year (in most cases).
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Nov. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025
Opera Bed’s study examined each state across several factors, including the prevalence of certain medical conditions and life expectancies, combining these into an overall score and ranking.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
While families now spend 70% less time with friends than two decades ago (American Time Use Survey, 2023), having strong and secure connections can increase someone’s life expectancy by 50% (Stanford Center on Longevity, 2023).
—Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025
The account holder must withdraw a specific amount of money (as determined by an IRS life expectancy calculation) by December 31st of each calendar year (in most cases).
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2025.
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