eldest
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Chuvalo is survived by his eldest son Mitch, daughter Vanessa, grandchildren, and second wife Joanne.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
The volunteer found Arlene’s eldest daughter, Dayna Zoller, now a dentist in New Jersey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
"Kim himself inherited power as the third-generation leader despite not being the eldest son," he noted.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Elsesser’s first life-altering experience came when he was 5 and witnessed his father grappling with the tragedy of losing his eldest son.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
“The third eldest liked a little of everything, so I made sure nothing escaped his interest.”
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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