elders

Example Sentences

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As James Baldwin once said, “Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.”

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

What is more, art collectors face a unique risk that owners of other assets don’t need to worry about: Younger buyers might not have the same taste as their elders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

There is no cure, and the financial costs of caring for elders with dementia is enormous and rising as the population ages.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

HLCs are groups of elders, responsible for guiding followers as they navigate healthcare.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

No elders to bake cookies with during the holidays, like Serenity.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day