fraternal

Example Sentences

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When community members aren’t arguing, the vibe is generally extremely supportive and fraternal.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

It will continue sending representatives to the U.S. and delivering pro-American, fraternal speeches in Washington, when German voters aren’t listening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron has offered "the full solidarity of France and our fraternal support" to Switzerland.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

If one fraternal twin is autistic, the chance that the other twin is also autistic is about 20%, or about the same as it would be for a nontwin sibling.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

A second fraternal organization of which he had been a member sent her a burial allowance of $250.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller