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The phrase "ageing old" is not correct and is not commonly used in written English.
It seems to be a redundant expression, as "ageing" and "old" convey similar meanings regarding the passage of time.
Example: "The ageing old tree stood in the middle of the field, a testament to the years gone by."
Alternatives: "elderly" or "aging".
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Villanueva, M. T. Ageing: old bone removal.
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See also aging; old age.
Stuff happens.The underlying issue is ages old.
The theory was age old.
Age old dilemma".
It's the age old tale.
These are all important and age old pursuits.
They have an ages old hot conflict over their border.
The age old debate: New York vs. Chicago.
The country's three main parties are still run by the ageing old-timers responsible for the Ivory Coast's decline over the past two decades.
Patients aged 18 80 years old.
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