elder
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Every June 4 since 1989, the elder Khamenei had delivered a speech at the commemoration of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's death.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
A few weeks after the burial, his elder sister sent him an old audio message from Javed.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
I was wondering how to financially prepare for elder pet care.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
The pair grew close as they worked long hours to open free pharmacies and elder care programs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
“Respected elder, surely we have done enough...,” one of the prophets said.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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