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The octogenarian oysterman is a Wellfleeter of the oldest stock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The oldest members of Gen Alpha are about 16, which means they’re old enough to work in most states.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The oldest son in that family, a similarly minded conservative, disagreed with the song, but he still loved the group.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Martina Navratilova is the oldest woman to win a singles match at a Grand Slam in the Open era - at the age of 47 in 2004.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Being fourteen and only second oldest, she didn’t usually take charge.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall