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elder

[el-der] / ˈɛl dər /
ADJECTIVE
born earlier
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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"Like Ate Alex, I want to win at Wimbledon, WTA, and various tournaments around the world," Torrecampo said, referring to Eala with the Filipino word for elder sister.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

The elder Ellison, one of the world's richest men, is a close ally of Trump and a major donor to his political campaigns.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

Apparently the NHL was initially unaware of this addition, and the elder Pocklington’s name was later covered with a row of X’s.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Howard Lutnick’s sons and other Cantor executives have maintained that the elder Lutnick has no knowledge of or involvement with firm matters.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

“Good morning, Auntie,” she said, deferring to the respectful greeting for an elder.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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