life expectancy
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of life expectancy
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Average male life expectancy in Russia today is about 68 years, according to official statistics, compared with roughly 76 in the U.S. and over 80 across much of Western Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Dr. Hirota has published 56 papers, and his work connects molecular biology with nutrition in pursuit of better health care solutions and longer healthy life expectancy.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Those schemes became expensive for employers to sustain as life expectancy improved, and they all but died out in the private sector in the 2000s.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
In 1965, U.S. life expectancy was 70 years.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
“There’s nothing funny about the life expectancy of male peasants, Princess,” Jack said, trying hard not to smile.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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