Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The debate spread through the French press and international gerontological circles, becoming increasingly heated.

From The Guardian • Nov. 30, 2019

As impossible as a 150-year sentence is to complete — unless an remarkable gerontological breakthrough come along soon — it could be argued that Mr. Madoff got off relatively lightly.

From New York Times • Dec. 20, 2011

As de Grey sees it, there are seven types of cellular junk, the gerontological equivalent of the seven deadly sins.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2010

Archie Moore, tireless tribute to his own gerontological genius, takes on Yvon Durelle for the light-heavyweight championship of the world.

From Time Magazine Archive

The gerontological treatments put her to bed again, but within a month she was completely normal, and her lifespan was now that of a normal human.

From The Lani People by Bone, Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin)