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Noun
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What was shocking was that searches for novels about geriatrics period almost exclusively turned up women not very much older.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026 -
Most American medical schools ensure that every student rotates through pediatrics; far fewer require a dedicated geriatrics rotation.—
Ken Dychtwald,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Most oldsters like myself still will probably find revisiting the piece enjoyable.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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But Italian brainrot’s invisible massiveness, totally foreign to oldsters but beloved by children across continents and languages, is a compelling and chilling showcase of our frazzled internet culture landscape.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some bargain hunters poked around, while a handful of old-timers walked the halls for exercise.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Tastee-Freez was where Middle American children were rewarded, budding adults savored their first morsels of independence, and old-timers gathered to reminisce.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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State officials reported minimal implementation problems, with exceptions allowing senior citizens to use expired licenses and voters verified by poll workers who have known them for six months or longer.—
John Raby,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The museum has long been a gathering place for local families, senior citizens, young people and residents from across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Dotards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dotards. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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