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
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"Previously, transporting heavy cargo such as industrial machinery, raw materials, construction materials and energy-related supplies required extreme caution because of safety concerns surrounding the ageing bridge," Lim told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
In a new report, Casey said: "The ageing population is here, whether we are ready for it or not."
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Even though Japan has a rapidly ageing population and is suffering labour shortages in many sectors, opposition to immigration is growing, prompting a push by Takaichi for tighter regulations on foreign nationals.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
While an ageing population and lower birth rates are limiting the supply of younger workers, higher participation rates among older employees and migration have helped to offset this decline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
They were both old and round, and they lived in their flat with a number of ageing Highland terriers who had names like Hamish and Andrew and Jock.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
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