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elder

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




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“But unlike physical abuse and neglect, financial abuse is more likely to occur with the tacit acknowledgment and consent of the elder person and can be more difficult to detect and establish,” it adds.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

Boonrawd Brewery said in a statement last week that elder brother Sunit had been sacked and the firm would cooperate with any investigations by authorities.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The lawsuit's plaintiffs, which include Trump's elder sons and the Trump Organization, will receive an apology, but no monetary compensation, the department said.

From BBC • May 18, 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

One elder would say, “Oh, I want to move to that big rock in the distance. That’s where my grandfather is buried. It is a very good area for cows.”

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola




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