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brotherly

[bruhth-er-lee] / ˈbrʌð ər li /


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Egg, who is revealed to be Prince Aegon V Targaryen, has never known brotherly love or witnessed goodness in action until he meets Dunk, one of the lowest of the lowborn.

From Salon Jun. 20, 2026

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

It was a brotherly battle at UCLA’s spring football game on a clear Saturday afternoon at the Rose Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times May 2, 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

There was a certain brotherly resemblance between them.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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