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 chose Maria, his eldest daughter, as his assistant in managing the family’s estate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
The couple have four U.S.-born children together, and their eldest son, Carlos Ortiz Jr., is a sergeant in the Marine Corps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
The Lincolns’ eldest son, Robert, a junior officer of General Grant’s staff, was home from the war.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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