brothers

Example Sentences

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Jacob’s deception causes a lifelong rift between the two brothers, but, as with all these ancient stories, fate is preordained by God.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Ezzedin al-Haddad took over as Gaza military chief after the Sinwar brothers were killed and had been working to rebuild the group.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

They were Scotland men together, Lions together, the first brothers to be on the same Test Lions team since the early 1900s.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

With apologies to the Coen brothers, the Lakers’ season can be titled “No Titles For Old Men.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

As we passed the Austins’, I didn’t see Jeb, but his brothers and sisters were all sitting on the fence, waving.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney