incest

Example Sentences

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She was accused of adultery, incest and treason and was executed.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

After the movie came out, Lindo says, he met an incest survivor who said she appreciated the humanity he gave to a seemingly monstrous character.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The ban has exceptions for rape, incest and human trafficking up to 15 weeks, but are difficult to access.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2024

There’s a patchwork of policies for other exceptions, including for pregnancies caused by rape or incest.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2023

"All this of snakes and incest is droll, but it changes nothing. You may well have the better claim, Stannis, but I still have the larger army."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin