elders
Example Sentences
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The president has been attempting to move Somalia towards democratic elections, replacing a system based around clan elders.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
“In the beginning there was nothing but Spider Woman,” say Navajo and Pueblo elders.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
JF: Metal respects their elders in a way that’s kind of unheard of in other genres.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
There is no cure, and the financial costs of caring for elders with dementia is enormous and rising as the population ages.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
“The elders have seen it. I have seen it. If you do not succeed, a terrible war will follow. This talisman will provide aid when you need it.”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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