cousin

Example Sentences

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“When we saw the Voxy on camera, we knew it had to be a security service. They’re the ones who use those type of vans,” said Raafat Al-Saadi, Ashaal’s cousin.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

With him was 35-year-old Hani, a technically minded cousin who spearheaded the effort to understand how the abduction took place, and who gave only his first name to avoid reprisals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Elmore remembers asking that very question of her cousin before his final days.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

It wasn’t the first time that Huang had snubbed Su, who is also his first cousin, once removed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Our new school was little more than a series of shacks, like a poor cousin of our old one in Sogakope, and there were never enough teachers.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo