eldest

Example Sentences

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His second eldest daughter, Kinsey, ran errands and helped with operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

And there may be more good news on the way for the president’s eldest son.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Newhouse’s eldest son, Steven, spearheaded the company’s growth on the internet and on mobile devices.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

He stepped down as prime minister in 2023 and handed power to his eldest son, Hun Manet.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

He put his eldest son, John, in charge of the Brookline office and left Harry Codman in Chicago to guide the work on the world’s fair.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson