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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'appears older' is a valid and commonly-used phrase in written English
You can use it when referring to someone who looks or acts older than their age. For example, "At only 17, Jim already appears older than his peers."
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Mr. Blair, who turned 48 on May 6, now appears older and grayer.
Even though Mr. Duvalier appears older and more fragile, his myth remains powerful.
Mr. Travis is 50 but, with his gravel-strewn tone and relaxed stoicism, appears older; he's eroded, but elegantly so.
Le Baron Rouge doesn't look much from the outside and appears older than its 33 years, but you'll have a truly French experience here.
Although he is more than a decade younger than his boss, who is a terrifyingly active 77, Mr Badawi appears older and less vigorous.
Whether he knew it or not, he was, because the same Rembrandt appears, older, quieter, but still acting out, in the 1658 self-portrait painting.
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And so when one thing appears old or worn out, just build something new somewhere else.
Astronomers are struggling to explain bizarre light patterns from a star that appears old, but is shrouded in debris like a much younger star, The Atlantic reports.
Nobody wants to do business with a company that appears old and dusty.
Then another man appeared, older and well dressed.
Once a burly and intimidating figure on the battlefield, Mladic appeared older than his 69 years.
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