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cousin

[kuhz-uhn] / ˈkʌz ən /
NOUN
family relation
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Speaking to the inquiry, Rowland's cousin Dr Andrea Hughes said there had been more than five decades of "ignorance, poor leadership, parochialism and arrogance" in relation to the investigation.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But consider where The RZA and his late cousin, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, along with other members, were first exposed to these flicks.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Chapman’s cousin, Donte Harrison, confirmed the actor’s death on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The wealth manager invited a number of clients and prospects, but only one couple RSVP’d affirmatively—his cousin, a client, and her boyfriend, a wealthy local businessman whom Bodner considered a prospect, Rosen said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

He’s traveling to Chicago to visit his cousin Jonah, and I admit to attending the national student-leadership camp.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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