eldest

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Related: My former mother-in-law took out a life-insurance policy on my eldest child.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

She was the eldest of nine children and came to prominence when she began performing with her family in Clannad, which was formed in 1970.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Reza Pahlavi, the eldest son of the last shah of Iran and pretender to the throne, was a scheduled speaker, and the event was packed with Iranian monarchists.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

“I’m altering the clothes of my eldest so at least the younger ones have something,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Eldred can choose any of his children for the throne, but he favors the three eldest: Balekin, Dain, and Elowyn—and Dain above the others.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black