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
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
The eight family members include his mother and eldest daughter.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Kula Priya, whose eldest son is missing, said she had lost everything when the deluge hit.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
Ivan’s eldest brothers were over twenty years old.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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