life expectancy
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of life expectancy
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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‘I don’t want to sound callous’: Why base your Social Security claim on life expectancy?
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
As this study illustrates, gains in life expectancy have not been shared equally.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
The EU executive's Joint Research Centre said life expectancy at birth reached 81.5 years in 2024.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
The life expectancy for American women, according to 2024 CDC data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Some judges seemed to want to get as close to life expectancy or natural death as possible before they would create release opportunities for child offenders.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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