eldest

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

The trial heard that MacRae, who is survived by her eldest son Gordon, was a devoted mother and had been deeply in love with MacDowell.

From BBC

She added that it took her until her eldest son Theo was eight months old to feel ready to talk about the topic in her stand-up routines.

From BBC

My brother, who is the eldest sibling, and I are the only surviving members of our family since our parents passed away.

From MarketWatch