ageing
Americannoun
noun
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the process of growing old or developing the appearance and characteristics of old age
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the change of properties that occurs in some metals after heat treatment or cold working
adjective
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becoming or appearing older or elderly
an ageing car
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giving or creating the appearance of age or elderliness
that dress is really ageing on her
Example Sentences
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"We need energy for Nepal's change," the 49-year-old aspiring prime minister told AFP, saying his candidacy represented a break from decades of rule by a tight-knit and ageing elite.
From Barron's
Collagen may be best positioned not as an anti-wrinkle treatment, but for holistic maintenance for ageing and sun-damaged skin, say the researchers.
From BBC
And there's the growing costs to government of an ageing population and climate change.
From BBC
The findings also align with the so-called "obesity paradox" in ageing, where a slightly higher body weight is often linked to better survival in later life.
From Science Daily
Younger candidates are campaigning on promises to overhaul a stagnant economy and remove an ageing political elite, while veteran politicians emphasise stability and security if returned to power.
From Barron's
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