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Lee’s parents—who immigrated from South Korea before he was born—purchased one of Philadelphia’s oldest carwashes 19 years ago for roughly $1.5 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Speculation has swirled about the health of Trump -- who was the oldest president ever inaugurated when he returned to power last year, and who turns 80 next month.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

I think me and Stewart are the oldest guys there.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Somewhere between Rue and Cassie on the desperation scale sits Elle Fanning’s Margo Millet, an eager community college student whose money troubles start when she falls for one of the oldest tricks in the book.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

Back at the beach, the sea lions were honking and restless, and Fred’s friends were zipping over the rocks, even the oldest scuttling like hatchlings.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr