eldest
Example Sentences
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The volunteer found Arlene’s eldest daughter, Dayna Zoller, now a dentist in New Jersey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Everything is intended to go to my eldest grandson, who is unable to manage his finances because of severe mental illness.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Brian Conley said winning the series was "amazing", but wished his eldest daughter Amy and wife Anne-Marie could have also been there to experience it with them.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Kula Priya, whose eldest son is missing, said she had lost everything when the deluge hit.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
As one of the eldest of the boys in my group, I acted as a leader on the march to Kapoeta.
From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau
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