elders

Example Sentences

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The president has been attempting to move Somalia towards democratic elections, replacing a system based around clan elders.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Knowing better than their elders, they get the vote not just for what they promise but for what they already do with greatness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The elders knew: There is nothing like the vibe in New York City when the Knicks get going.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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

Human babies are helpless, dependent for many years on their elders for sustenance, protection and education.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari