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nephew

[nef-yoo, nev-yoo] / ˈnɛf yu, ˈnɛv yu /






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The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring the late popstar's nephew Jaafar Jackson, has now taken in $340 million at the domestic box office and over $845 million globally, according to Exhibitor Relations.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

“This looks like the role of a lifetime for you,” says Jing-nan’s uncle, a cheerful crook who wants his nephew to inform him of any illicit activities at the plant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

She told reporters her nephew "was not a criminal".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Thaksin's nephew Yodchanan Wongsawat, who became Pheu Thai's standard-bearer ahead of the February election, was made minister of higher education in Anutin's cabinet.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

She put it in her bosom and went to find her nephew, the prince whom Jason had helped.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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