Example Sentences

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But they are ageing, nearing the end of their operational lives and need replacing with facilities fit to prevent the next pandemic.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025

Both of its coal-fired plants are ageing, outdated and run on lignite, the most polluting type of coal.

From Reuters • Nov. 17, 2023

The reason the Welsh government wants to push this project is because around the world, reactors producing them are ageing, there is already a limited supply and the UK lacks nuclear medicine.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2023

Many of the UK's nuclear plants are ageing.

From Reuters • Oct. 19, 2021

They will deny that you are ageing, they will cover you from scandal, they will refuse to see you ridiculous.

From The Egoist by Meredith, George