eldest
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"Our eldest is the most severe. He's had anaphylaxis in the past," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
The report described her eldest daughter, Isra Hirsi, pulling into the driveway after dark and carrying a bag into the house.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
He has come to the reservation with his eldest son to participate in the ceremonial society, as he has more than once over the decades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Being the eldest son of Spartacus wasn’t easy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
The gem-covered blade was sharp enough to cut through a mountain, legend said, and only the Ravenskill Gran, as the eldest of all the Twelve Towns leaders, could use it safely.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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