Examples of the elderly in a Sentence
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Upon arrival, emergency responders reportedly found the elderly victim trapped under the vehicle.
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Police warned that such burglaries often target the elderly or people doing work outside their houses.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Those who need to be especially careful in the heat include the elderly, children, pregnant women and people taking certain drugs, such as psychotropic medications or beta-blockers to lower blood pressure.
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Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
The rear lock video screen also allows children and the elderly a quick way to see who is at the door.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Police warned that such burglaries often target the elderly or people doing work outside their houses.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Those who need to be especially careful in the heat include the elderly, children, pregnant women and people taking certain drugs, such as psychotropic medications or beta-blockers to lower blood pressure.
—
Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
The rear lock video screen also allows children and the elderly a quick way to see who is at the door.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
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“The elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20elderly. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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