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nephew

[nef-yoo, nev-yoo] / ˈnɛf yu, ˈnɛv yu /






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The film, which stars Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, follows the “Thriller” hitmaker from his early career leading the Jackson Five to reaching pinnacle star status in the late ’80s.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"I think they can achieve a lot. I think a quarter-final berth would be expected at this stage," said 43-year-old fan Eric Gordon, attending with his young nephew Oliver.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

As would “Little Bear Ridge Road,” Samuel D. Hunter’s savagely unsentimental study of an estranged aunt and nephew picking through the wreckage of their family history.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

His nephew, Maxwell Muchenje, 56, urged people to stop sharing videos of the incident online and to stop speculating about the circumstances of Panashe's death.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Aunt Tuti laughed and walked over to pick up her nephew.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya




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