elders
Example Sentences
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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
The scandal is especially egregious because widows and widowers are disproportionately among the poorest elders.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
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
HLCs are groups of elders, responsible for guiding followers as they navigate healthcare.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
He looks at the miserable elders, many of whose heads are bowed in shame, and says, “Who is ready to accept baptism?”
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
