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cousin

[kuhz-uhn] / ˈkʌz ən /
NOUN
family relation
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Esra, a first-grader who dreamed of becoming a pilot, was found in the school’s prayer hall alongside her cousin Fatemeh Yazdanpanah.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

A cousin of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said Wednesday he owned a 30 percent stake in a digital payments platform linked to cyberscams and money laundering and sanctioned by Washington.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

He said he drove the car to get away and had "no knowledge" of colliding with anyone until his cousin called him the next morning.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

His cousin started taking him to Santa Anita, where he saw Spectacular Bid win the 1980 Strub Stakes in world record time for 1¼ miles and later followed such stars as John Henry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Elisha’s cousin took Maggie aside, “Elisha loves you; I can see that!”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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