elder

Example Sentences

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For some, he became a queer elder; a figure who had lived a life outside easy definition.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The elder Duggars “are focused on loving their family and helping Kendra and her children during this difficult time,” a spokesperson for the couple told various outlets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

You would require a lawyer who specializes in elder financial abuse to help you with these things.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

"With the crisis of 2001, all hell broke loose," says Ardo Wada Waziri, a Fulani elder who has worked for peace for years.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

He had no elder brother or sister to care for him.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall