eldest

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And so it’s a bit suspicious that he can’t make his eldest progeny’s wedding.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

The eldest of three children, Jonathan had for years been destined to take a leading role at Mango, the fashion chain that Isak built from a single store in Barcelona to a sprawling international retailer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The president's eldest son, Eric Trump, who runs the family business alongside his brother Donald Trump Jr., denied wrongdoing.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Vicky was diagnosed with both quadriplegic and athetoid cerebral palsy at birth, and Sarah, the eldest of four siblings, recalls early life being a "constant battle".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The eldest of them, a sensible, intelligent young woman, about twenty-seven, was Elizabeth’s intimate friend.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen