elders
Example Sentences
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The clan elders said they had the customary authority to choose a suitable prince to become "the Omukama" - the local title for the king of Tooro.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Young people are "more inquisitive" and ask more questions than their elders, who Miller said sometimes hesitate to challenge him for fear of causing offense.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
The elders granted permission for the Malgana language to be included so that the culture could be recognized and celebrated.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
Our generation’s experience of the relationship between citizen and government differs from that of our elders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
He and the other elders are back in the stands, along with my grandparents.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
