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

"My first-born baby will always be in our minds and in our hearts," she added.

From BBC

After the presence makes itself known to their entire family, Rebekah shuts down, still unable to give her daughter the support she needs, gravitating toward her beloved first-born Tyler, whom she encourages despite his progressively bad behavior.

From Salon

Rebekah, a corporate striver with a mercenary streak, is beholden to her first-born boy.

From Los Angeles Times

The first-born in his family, the intern had been battling depression and had been receiving treatment, according to a police report.

From BBC