elders
Example Sentences
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One committee member told Uganda's NTV station that a royal child must be formally introduced to elders and then must undergo ceremonies and others preparations if they were to be considered for future leadership.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 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
"But as it is coming for those who came before me, our elders and ancestors, we know how to roll up our sleeves and fight. So that's what we're gonna do."
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
I contemplated heading back to the feast, but I’m not built to be rude to elders.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
