brethren

Example Sentences

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Many say Israel’s democracy is tarnished by its military rule over their brethren in the West Bank and the discrimination they themselves face.

From Seattle Times

These days, he is an emeritus groundskeeper, advising his brethren on how to prepare a field worthy of the biggest event in American sports.

From Seattle Times

In a formal statement Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry said the aid was being sent in solidarity with Afghanistan’s “Muslim brethren” in both countries.

From Washington Post

On Tuesday night, Liao leaped and dove alongside five of his brethren on the court while 13 more players cheered from the bench.

From Washington Post

There are some — especially among my brethren in the press — who refuse to look beyond the surface similarities of the two cases in a brazen and crude attempt to be "even-handed."

From Salon