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fraternal

[fruh-tur-nl] / frəˈtɜr nl /
ADJECTIVE
brotherly
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They had been believed to be fraternal twins because they developed in different amniotic sacs, but doctors found their markers were exactly the same while assessing Grace as a potential stem cell donor.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The research followed about 880 people, including both identical and fraternal twins.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

When community members aren’t arguing, the vibe is generally extremely supportive and fraternal.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The sense that firefighters are retreating behind a fraternal code of silence is fueling an intense anger among Palisadians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

More than a thousand letters were mailed out to American Legion posts and other civic and fraternal organizations.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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