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brotherly

[bruhth-er-lee] / ˈbrʌð ər li /


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“That brotherly love relationship did not reflect itself on the political side,” said Rice University’s Pacheco.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Their attempts are hampered by an evil Santa, who breaks into song to say they won't get home until they "rediscover their brotherly magic".

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

Because they’d done so much to bring the audience together, you couldn’t help by the end of the concert to long for a glimpse of a little brotherly love between the Gallaghers.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

Positions are entrenched, they are fiercely protective of their wives and families and rebuilding that brotherly bond and trust feels a long way off.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

Just as I wrote, I shared true, brotherly love with many white-complexioned Muslims who never gave a single thought to the race, or to the complexion, of another Muslim.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey