nephew
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"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
Vince Wilburn Jr., nephew and drummer, who now co-manages Davis’ estate: He liked to catch things, that’s why the tape kept continuously rolling, because he said it was songs inside of songs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
“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
"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
She's probably looking for me, wanting to turn her delinquent nephew in to the police.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
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It's All in the Family
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Unit 20, Lessons 1–2
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