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Discover LudwigThe phrase "about the ages" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing topics related to different time periods or generations, often in a historical or cultural context.
Example: "The book provides a fascinating overview of art movements about the ages, highlighting their evolution and impact on society."
Alternatives: "throughout history" or "across the eras".
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22 "The implications for the sociology of ageing are clear: it is no longer possible to make adequate generalizations about the aging process that are grounded on biological assumptions about the ages of life.
Just last week, questions were raised about the ages of two of Yang's teammates.
The military also provided no immediate information about the ages of the children.
There has been scepticism in some parts of the media about the ages of some of the arrivals.
Walker is not the only blogger to have found documents raising questions about the ages of China's Olympic gymnasts.
Questions about the ages of the Chinese women's gymnastics team arose in the weeks before the Beijing Games.
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