elders

Example Sentences

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The president has been attempting to move Somalia towards democratic elections, replacing a system based around clan elders.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Knowing better than their elders, they get the vote not just for what they promise but for what they already do with greatness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The elders knew: There is nothing like the vibe in New York City when the Knicks get going.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

"Payback" is term for traditional punishment under Aboriginal customary law in Central Australia – usually carried out by elders to try and achieve harmony between Indigenous families and groups.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The memories come in an onslaught—the brothers of the temple and their scoldings, the children who run when they see me, the gossiping elders.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray