eldest
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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
Everything is intended to go to my eldest grandson, who is unable to manage his finances because of severe mental illness.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
On Aug. 13, cemetery officials along with members of the Inglewood city council gathered at Raker sisters’ burial site to commemorate the newly placed markers, the first for the eldest Raker sister.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Eldred can choose any of his children for the throne, but he favors the three eldest: Balekin, Dain, and Elowyn—and Dain above the others.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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