elder
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Like many Emersonians, the elder Alcott was a vegetarian who cherished animal welfare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
On Tuesday, the San Diego County district attorney’s office announced its decision to pursue capital punishment against Leticia McCormack, who was an ordained elder and youth minister at a San Diego church.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
They pay for health clinics, schools, housing, public safety and elder care.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Malick Thiaw was among the elder statesmen as he led Newcastle out as captain on his 25th birthday and this side will certainly need youthful vigour to play Jaissle's intense brand of football.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Surely he couldn’t refuse the wishes of Mr. Lew, who was both his elder and his business partner.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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