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[kin] / kɪn /


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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

They went on: "The Secretary of State's powers do not mean that the Commission will lack independence in disclosing sensitive information to the next of kin, victims and the public".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The identity of the person who died hasn’t been released pending notification of next of kin by the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 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

“Oh, I know she does it to spite me. She sees all my kin are here. It’s nothing but pure spite and you can tell her I said so.”

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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