first-born
Example Sentences
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The rule change will not affect his heir, Hereditary Prince Alois, who was his first-born.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Naturally, Sybil can’t stand the thought of her first-born child limiting his worldview, especially because Everett was the one to expand hers.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2025
Rebekah, a corporate striver with a mercenary streak, is beholden to her first-born boy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2025
The first-born in his family, the intern had been battling depression and had been receiving treatment, according to a police report.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2024
Perhaps Juana had sucked out the poison in time, but she had not sucked out her worry over her first-born.
From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
