as in elders
a person of advanced years
ancients in the tribe are accorded great respect and valued for their wisdom
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Supported by volunteers and partners, the garden offers hands-on opportunities that bring together traditional knowledge from community elders and historical records.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026 -
Deeply troubled by the demographic and social problems plaguing the Nenets people, Nerkagi founded the Land of Hope—a tundra school for children which combines modern and traditional education and provides support to orphans and lonely elders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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During Easter, Berman cautions adults not to impulsively adopt a bunny for children who may not be committed to caring for them long-term.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Wizards revival has been quite popular for Disney, ranking among the top five titles overall with kids 6–11, teens 12–17 and adults 18–24 in views.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Ancients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ancients. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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