eldest
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With the peak of the baby-boomer generation turning 65 this year and the eldest of them hitting 80, caregiving is a hot-button issue.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026
With her eldest son preparing for college, Hester believes those sacrifices are finally paying off, giving him opportunities she and her husband never had.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
After the sentencing, her eldest son Sinan Mehmet said he and his siblings had believed their mother had abandoned them, leaving them feeling resentful.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 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
The eldest prince, Balekin, and his younger brother, Dain, stand nearby, drinking wine from wooden cups banded in silver.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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