elder
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I was wondering how to financially prepare for elder pet care.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
The pair grew close as they worked long hours to open free pharmacies and elder care programs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
My role as the youngest, was to bring the water hose to water the plants, and my elder sister, Didi’s, was to add soil, and keep the plants happy.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
His father’s disappointment with his decision to pursue classics as a major—the elder Turner didn’t think that would be useful for a career in business—left a lasting imprint.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Bliksem must be an elder relative, Nhamo decided.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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