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 25 Sep. 2026.

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