first-born
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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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
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
Mr Cruickshank said he heard about the Elizabeth Emblem through his sister, but later found she was ineligible to apply as she was not the first-born child.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2024
Words that we will see come true — at least if we are to credit her account, something her first-born daughter is less apt to do.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2024
“The price of one of Min’s vases—two oxen, a horse, and your first-born son!”
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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