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brotherly

[bruhth-er-lee] / ˈbrʌð ər li /


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The childhood bunk bed was a technicolour dreamcoat of late-night results, felt tip pen scribbled on the oak-stained frame a record of who was winning the ultimate, never-ending championship of brotherly video game encounters.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“Very fruitful visit to Pakistan, whose good offices and brotherly efforts to bring back peace to our region we very much value,” Abbas Araghchi said External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

Wherever they’ve come from, they’re together now, and a mutual respect and brotherly camaraderie emerges, as well as a genuine and quite touching form of male bonding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Will Savage's brotherly bond with Rob survive the ride?

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

"The Brotherhood has many enemies, and we must not be too harsh with brotherly mistakes."

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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