life expectancy
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of life expectancy
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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I make all the decisions regarding this policy because my husband is disabled, although his disability does not affect his life expectancy.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Holm explained that the process was viewed as a last resort, and that individuals must be considered significantly ill and have a limited life expectancy before a lung transplant could be deemed appropriate.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 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
Declines in overdose fatalities have also contributed to a record high for life expectancy in the U.S., the federal government reported earlier this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Do you know—you probably do know—that in enemy territory the life expectancy of a w/op, or W/T operator as they say in SOE, is only six weeks?
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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