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nephew

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






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“This looks like the role of a lifetime for you,” says Jing-nan’s uncle, a cheerful crook who wants his nephew to inform him of any illicit activities at the plant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Milgrom has been working on the exhibition in collaboration with the Miles Davis Estate, led by Davis’ children, Erin and Cheryl, as well as his nephew, Vince Wilburn Jr., who are all in attendance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani have agreed to pay a combined $18m in penalties to settle a civil fraud lawsuit filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

From BBC • May 15, 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

“Hadel, Robert is our nephew and our guest!”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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