Across rich countries the share of those aged over 25 who have had some form of higher education is now 33%, against 28% of men in the same age group (see chart 3 for individual countries).

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In the bright light of the cap, Liz sees the spinning clay take form and her own hands, aged, fingernails bitten to the quick.

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One in 20 people aged over 65 and one in five over the age of 80 have a form of dementia.

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El Gato, a middle-aged man with a severe manner, asked Don Miguel, using a respectful form of address, for his side of the story.

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Many fans at the Paris concert said they thought the singer still had his old magic and big personality but some thought he had aged nonetheless and should quit in the near future while he was still on form.

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For the nasal spray form of the vaccine, there is evidence of high protection for children aged 6 months to 7 years, inconsistent evidence of protection in adults 60 years of age and older, and a lack of evidence of protection in individuals between 8 and 59 years of age, the study says.

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Instead the draft says that key stage three children who are aged 11-14 should be able to write personal and business letters "using the correct form".

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