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Noun
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The senility of too many powerful leaders in Washington is a silent scandal.—
John Fund,
National Review,
22 Dec. 2024 -
Retired veteran Stacy Keach is drifting into senility, as well as frequent flashbacks to his Korean War service, while concerned librarian spouse June Squibb tries to keep him present in the here-and-now.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2024
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Given his seniority and status, the consensus among intermediaries is that Ankersen is the man responsible for the club’s recruitment.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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When a junior supervisor told him there was nothing that could be done immediately because of the berating supervisor’s seniority, the transportation attendant quit.—
Melvin Backman,
Quartz,
7 Jan. 2025
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While the sultry track showcases the group’s evolution and maturity, the single doesn’t stray far from their signature R&B sound.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
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This one against Colorado showed a level of mental toughness and maturity.—
Joe Smith,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Even in his relative dotage, Butler remains one of the best two-way players in the game, with a knack for elevating his play in the postseason.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Even in his relative dotage, the 17-year vet is averaging 29.0 points on .533/.455/.813 shooting splits, 7.0 boards, 3.0 dimes, 1.8 blocks, and 1.0 swipes per contest — while playing a stunning 40 minutes per.—
Nina Turner,
Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2024
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“Oldness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oldness. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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