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[nees] / nis /






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Brian's niece, Jacqui Low, added: "It just seems incredible that they didn't see the marks on his face, the shot."

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

In the family’s statement on Thursday, they said that their highest priority right now was helping Hilton’s three children and niece “begin to heal from what they experienced.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

If I lose both my father and brother in a short period, I expect to be responsible for administering the trust and managing the house for my niece.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

The niece was watching the World Cup on TV in Queens when she heard from a friend that her uncle had "burned himself" in front of the United Nations in Manhattan.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

Emily drew her niece toward her midriff and stroked her head.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

I like the brunch place where a waiter knows I want blackberry jam with my Texas toast, and I know what his nieces have been reading lately.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

Alicia Schifferle, Mikaela’s sister, knew she had to give the competition everything she had for her future nieces and nephews.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

"I have nieces who are scared," he added.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

Tyler had numerous godchildren, more than a dozen nieces and nephews and multiple great-nieces and great-nephews.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Sergio says Darma never had children, but she had lots of nephews and nieces and students from her school.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya




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