Example Sentences

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Having a third child, which she still thinks about, would mean she wouldn’t be an empty nester until her mid-60s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

For Veronica P., an empty nester who moved to Olive Dell in March 2024, the ranch offered her acceptance.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

Now, I'm an empty nester with an as-yet unpublished novel in a marriage where we can finish each other's sentences.

From Salon • Aug. 31, 2024

Milestones like a 40th or 50th birthday, or becoming an empty nester, can provoke uncertainty about your life and your future.

From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2024

This bird, a ground nester and forager, was all but eliminated on treated areas.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson