eldest

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His eldest brother, singer-playwright Paavalar Varadharajan, performed at Communist Party events in the 1950s, when the party wielded significant influence in the region.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

There was also tragedy in their family life -- in 2016 their eldest daughter, Laurence, died aged 58, after a heart attack and having suffered with anorexia since 1974.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The president’s eldest son said through a spokesperson that he wasn’t involved.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

My uncle Ed, my mother’s eldest brother, was an Augustinian.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

I was wrapping up green glass earrings in tissue paper, hoping to make some small peace with my eldest child, while I tried to sponge the fire out of my youngest.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver