kin
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The man is believed to be their father, and his identity is being withheld until his next of kin is notified, according to the captain.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
His spiritual kin can be found in “Groundswell,” which is not a vegan movie: Among the interviewees advocating regeneration is Nicolette Hahn Niman, author of “Defending Beef” and a member of the Niman Ranch family.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
A man in his 50s was confirmed dead and his next of kin have been informed, Kent Police said.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
How does one go about helping a very elderly man who has only me as his next of kin?
From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026
But why did she want to pretend that me and that girl was some sort of kin to each other, that there was something strong twixt me and...?
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
Vocabulary lists containing kin
It's All in the Family
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Bud, Not Buddy
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