elder

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Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga, the son of Fidel and Raul Castro's elder sister, was promoted to deputy prime minister in October.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

There’s also a risk of a higher rate of elder poverty if people are unable to save what’s required, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Is the respect of a Kenny G or a Michael McDonald or a Kenny Loggins — of an elder, let’s say — is that important to you?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"With the crisis of 2001, all hell broke loose," says Ardo Wada Waziri, a Fulani elder who has worked for peace for years.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

“We have to move because this location is not good for our cows anymore,” one elder would say.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola