middle age

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as in adulthood
the period in a person's life from about age 40 to about age 60 as our generation approaches middle age When he reached middle age, he became suddenly obsessed with reliving his carefree college years.

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Recent Examples of middle age The film follows her journey from youth to middle age. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025 The disparity adds to an alarming trend of women increasingly being diagnosed with breast cancer in early adulthood and middle age overall, the 2025 American Cancer Society’s annual cancer report shows. Leah Small, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2025 According to a study published in 2022 in the European Heart Journal, staying well-hydrated during middle age can reduce the risk of heart problems later in life. Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025 Making lifestyle changes even in middle age can still make a difference in lowering dementia risk later in life. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for middle age

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“Middle age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle%20age. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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