elder

Example Sentences

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The elder Duterte once described his daughter as the "alpha" in their family, the one whom everyone follows.

From BBC

When AFP visited, relatives of the missing packed into a local elder's cramped home, showing WhatsApp and Facebook groups filled with blurry images, unverified lists and rumours.

From Barron's

After his presidential runs, Jackson later positioned himself as an elder statesman within the Democratic Party.

From BBC

In 2017, the elder Jackson was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and largely withdrew from public life.

From BBC

Unauthorized changes are often a sign of fraud, identity theft or elder financial abuse, which can result in civil and criminal charges.

From MarketWatch