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brotherly

[bruhth-er-lee] / ˈbrʌð ər li /


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“Very fruitful visit to Pakistan, whose good offices and brotherly efforts to bring back peace to our region we very much value,” Abbas Araghchi said External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

It has a historic relationship with Iran, a shared border and regularly refers to its "brotherly" relationship with the country.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

In brotherly exchanges, Jack, 14, is quite funny, but his mouth occasionally writes checks that his body can’t cash, for Finn, 16, has height and weight on him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Because they’d done so much to bring the audience together, you couldn’t help by the end of the concert to long for a glimpse of a little brotherly love between the Gallaghers.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

Unbidden, a little bubble of brotherly jealousy gurgled up inside me.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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