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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

“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

It has a historic relationship with Iran, a shared border and regularly refers to its "brotherly" relationship with the country.

From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026

When William comes to the throne, Harry will always be in the background, a foil, a potential distraction and a constant reminder of a regal brotherly duo that could have been.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026

He threw his arm around her shoulders with a brotherly squeeze.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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