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brethren

[breth-rin] / ˈbrɛð rɪn /
NOUN
male sibling
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Historically, when this gap has been in the top quintile, it’s led to an average 7.5% outperformance over the following year for higher-quality stocks over their lower-quality brethren.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

One of the biggest shifts that put Wachtell and its brethren on the back foot was a move away from the so-called lockstep model, in which partner pay is closely tied to seniority.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

After bidding a hearty olé to my literary brethren, I reach Café Gijón, outside the bounds of Las Letras, but not its spirit.

From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026

The U.S. players have made it abundantly clear that they respect their Canadian brethren.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026

“My brethren and sistren are more, shall we say, detached from this world, more detached than I choose to be,” she said in a neutral voice.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray


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