average life
Americannoun
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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
The average life expectancy of a restaurant is 4 1/2 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
As a result, some people from families with average life expectancy may still live exceptionally long lives, while others from long-lived families may not.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 21, 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
And with my average brain and average grades I lead a pretty average life.
From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen
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