first-born

Example Sentences

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"He's my only son, he's my first-born, please help us," she said.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Naturally, Sybil can’t stand the thought of her first-born child limiting his worldview, especially because Everett was the one to expand hers.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2025

“I lost my son, my only son, my first-born son.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2024

They did not find the same result in boys or daughters who were not first-born.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2024

“She made it when our first-born was preparing. What with our children and friends’, this rope has pulled a great number of people into the world.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck