elders
Example Sentences
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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
Akiiki has since appealed for the dispute to be dealt with privately, saying he wanted to meet other elders to resolve their differences.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 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
We knew what to say because whenever the elders met, we were hiding in the bushes listening.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
