eldest
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Related: My former mother-in-law took out a life-insurance policy on my eldest child.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
The eldest, Walter, was a Caracas judge, having followed his mother into law.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
Reza Pahlavi, the eldest son of the last shah of Iran and pretender to the throne, was a scheduled speaker, and the event was packed with Iranian monarchists.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026
“I’m altering the clothes of my eldest so at least the younger ones have something,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
I think it was León who spoke first, he was the eldest, and his voice always had a sad note to it.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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