elder
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The elder Mr. Steele has an interracial marriage, his parents had an interracial marriage, and Eli has an interracial marriage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Now they have just one player in his 30s: That’s 30-year-old Kevon Looney, who smiled at the thought that he is suddenly the elder statesman of the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
This is an example of how a trusted contact on a financial account can be a backstop against elder fraud.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
"Afterwards, the village elder arrived and called out to the houses, asking if anyone was killed. Thankfully, no one was killed."
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
I had been disrespectful of an elder, and that is very bad in our society.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
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