eldest

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He is tied with Bolsonaro's eldest son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, in opinion polls ahead of the election.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Those numbers are rising, and are expected to start climbing sharply now that the eldest baby boomers are turning 80.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The eldest child of a musical family, Field made his concert debut at the age of 9.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

So, it begs the question, if the eldest son won't automatically get the keys to the empire: who will?

From BBC • Apr. 29, 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