elders
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Debora Jr., 27, told me it was pretty cool to be playing with a member of the Doors, a band he knew about through his elders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Younger adults now have a much broader definition than their elders of psychological harm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
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
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 in the village taught us that a man who has gone through hardships will be the most likely to enjoy success.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
