average life
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
In the early 20th century, rapid declines in infant mortality -- brought about by medical innovation, improved sanitation, and higher living standards -- significantly boosted average life expectancy.
From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2025
Technological advances may turn back aging, extending the average life span by at least a decade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025
When Yvonne was a child, the average life expectancy for patients with the condition was 31, meaning that by the time she reached her 40s, she had already outlived those early expectations.
From BBC • Aug. 12, 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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