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elder

[el-der] / ˈɛl dər /
ADJECTIVE
born earlier
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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“But unlike physical abuse and neglect, financial abuse is more likely to occur with the tacit acknowledgment and consent of the elder person and can be more difficult to detect and establish,” it adds.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

Boonrawd Brewery said in a statement last week that elder brother Sunit had been sacked and the firm would cooperate with any investigations by authorities.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Many Muslims - including new migrants, young families and elder generations - live in the area.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

In the settlement, James Murdoch received roughly $1 billion and his elder brother, Lachlan, assumed power over the family’s assets.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The boys would ask the typical questions an elder would ask his wife when he comes home.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola




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