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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

"I was home when it happened. A police officer called me to bring my son back and tell me my nephew was injured".

From BBC • May 15, 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

“I heard that this was a BYOB. So I brought my own boy! Everyone, this is my nephew, Nathan!”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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