fraternal

Example Sentences

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Caitlin and Grace were in different amniotic sacs in the womb, so their parents believed they were fraternal twins.

From BBC

When he returned, he was confused to see the group toasting the fraternal comradeship of the Third Reich and the USSR.

From Salon

French President Emmanuel Macron has offered "the full solidarity of France and our fraternal support" to Switzerland.

From BBC

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Both identical and fraternal twins develop in the same womb and are usually raised in similar circumstances in the same household.

From Los Angeles Times