Sentence examples for an older from inspiring English sources

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an fewer

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an younger

The phrase "an older" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to someone or something that is comparatively older than another person or thing.
Example: "She is an older sister, always looking out for her younger siblings."
Alternatives: "a senior" or "an elder".

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I'm an older man.

The New Yorker

It's an older group.

The New York Times - Arts

"He's like an older brother".

The New York Times - Sports

— of an older, condemnatory feminism.

The New Yorker

She's an older lady.

The New York Times

I'm an older guy.

The New York Times

(Apple sells an older model for $400).

The New York Times - Tech

Not an older man.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

"We're an older city.

The New York Times

"We're an older team.

The New York Times

They were of an older generation".

The New York Times

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an poorer

an simpler

an broader

an easier

an ageing

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an ages

an elders

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an geriatric

an aging

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an reported

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