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They were joined by Jason’s wife Kylie and eldest daughters Wyatt, 5, and Elliotte, 3, at the girls first Swift concert.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
James, the 19-year-old eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, went into cardiac arrest in July 2023 and was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect.
—Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
She was shot multiple times by Carney, a veterinarian who was once welcomed into the Carlson family as their eldest daughter’s seemingly charming, intelligent boyfriend.
—Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2023
Last season, the eldest Bridgerton daughter took on a supporting role with much less screen time, as the plot focused on Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate’s (Simone Ashley) relationship.
—Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2023
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First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of eldest was
before the 12th century
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“Eldest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eldest. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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Nglish: Translation of eldest for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of eldest for Arabic Speakers
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