average life
Americannoun
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The weighted average life of the bonds in that index is over 20 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Women have an average life expectancy of 81.4 years, while men have an average of 75.8 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
Cronus was roughly 11 years old when he died, which is around the average life span of a male tarantula, according to experts at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Reflecting those improved conditions, average life expectancy worldwide rose sharply for the first time in several centuries, from 46 years in 1950 to 72 years in 2020.
From Salon ● Dec. 27, 2025
And with my average brain and average grades I lead a pretty average life.
From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen
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