elders
Example Sentences
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They are valuable gifts, often given to show respect, appreciation and goodwill and are associated with important occasions such as traditional weddings, family celebrations and ceremonies honouring elders or special guests.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
"But as it is coming for those who came before me, our elders and ancestors, we know how to roll up our sleeves and fight. So that's what we're gonna do."
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
The Garden have certainly earned respect from their peers, elders and juniors since forming in 2011.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The village elders send Ashitaka west to find out how this curse came to be.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
But two days later, on the morning the elders met to talk about problems, he did not appear.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
