of advanced age/years

phrase

: having lived for many years : old
a woman of advanced age/years

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The women contend both men are of advanced age and that Powell’s health is deteriorating. Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025 Kalluk was of an advanced age and suffering from kidney failure, and Nicky was showing signs of advanced age. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025 The Chases estimated that Te K'ab Chaak was of advanced age at the time of his death. Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025 Most people who consume dog meat are of advanced age and from the countryside. Kelli Bender, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025 Our current situation involves an outgoing president, Joe Biden, of advanced age, along with a crisis at the United States border and major global tensions — from Ukraine to Israel, from Syria to the South China Sea. Guy Ciarrocchi, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024 This new move by Harris is a stark illustration of how the political baggage of advanced age has flipped. Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2024 And older voters, who often prefer older candidates, are much more likely to donate, Chappell said, giving leaders of advanced age a leg up in elections. Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 27 July 2024

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“Of advanced age/years.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20advanced%20age%2Fyears. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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