elders
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For the memorial game, the Feeneys had reverted to their old batting order, so after Greenberg, the lineup would be wholly composed of Feeney elders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
The president has been attempting to move Somalia towards democratic elections, replacing a system based around clan elders.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
“In the beginning there was nothing but Spider Woman,” say Navajo and Pueblo elders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
"Payback" is term for traditional punishment under Aboriginal customary law in Central Australia – usually carried out by elders to try and achieve harmony between Indigenous families and groups.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
The elders knew the curse that hung over the house.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
