elders
Example Sentences
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One committee member told Uganda's NTV station that a royal child must be formally introduced to elders and then must undergo ceremonies and others preparations if they were to be considered for future leadership.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Young people are "more inquisitive" and ask more questions than their elders, who Miller said sometimes hesitate to challenge him for fear of causing offense.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Researchers also worked with Malgana elders to identify language that could be used respectfully in the organism's scientific name.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
Our generation’s experience of the relationship between citizen and government differs from that of our elders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
“Um, it was—oh elders, help us—it was...the lullaby!”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
