eldest

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Reza Pahlavi, the eldest son of the last shah of Iran and pretender to the throne, was a scheduled speaker, and the event was packed with Iranian monarchists.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

“I’m altering the clothes of my eldest so at least the younger ones have something,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Her eldest child, a son from a previous relationship who had to go live with his father after she was arrested, would remain in the U.S.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

The eldest of his five children, Eli, joined the company in 2019 and assumed an ever-larger role, including steering the Taubman acquisition and overseeing the purchase of two luxury outlet malls in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“And as the eldest, it will always be your responsibility to look after your younger siblings. Promise us that you will always watch out for them and make sure they don’t get into trouble.”

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket