eldest

Example Sentences

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And so it’s a bit suspicious that he can’t make his eldest progeny’s wedding.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

Spanish police said Tuesday they have arrested the eldest son of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic over his father's death during a hiking trip in December 2024.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Vicky was diagnosed with both quadriplegic and athetoid cerebral palsy at birth, and Sarah, the eldest of four siblings, recalls early life being a "constant battle".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

She will be the latest member of his family to transition into the contemporary world—last year, Salim allowed his eldest son to join Tanzania’s military, a move once unheard of in Hadzabe culture.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

“The third eldest liked a little of everything, so I made sure nothing escaped his interest.”

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi