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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

"Rafa has become, in my opinion, the best player of this new generation and the one with the greatest potential," said Toni Nadal, who coached his nephew Rafael to 16 of his 22 major titles.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission said last week it had reached an agreement with Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, to settle related civil charges for a total of $18 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 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 wanted to ask about the cinnamon-smelling boy—was he their son, or nephew, and where was he now?

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye




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