elder
Example Sentences
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He was chosen by a council of elders to convey the word of God and usher in a global revival of Islamic tradition.
Khamenei held a pope-like position in the Shiite Muslim world: elected by a council of elders to convey the word of God.
These trusts are outdated, says Patrick Simasko, elder law attorney and financial advisor in Michigan.
From Barron's
The elder Ellison had pledged to personally guarantee the deal, including $45.7 billion in equity required to close the transaction.
From Los Angeles Times
That is how I see the elder Mr. Hughes—as a cathedral builder.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
