relatives

Example Sentences

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An alpha female and male live with relatives who are discouraged—sometimes harshly—from reproducing themselves.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

His father Sisir Adhikari was a veteran MP and the family built a political network across parts of coastal West Bengal, with several relatives holding elected office over the years.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The few cases that have gone to trial, including Stumo's, are not intended to determine criminal liability but rather to determine the financial compensation due to the victims' relatives.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

One specimen, consistent in age with Leonardo's relatives, has already undergone paleogenomic testing.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

On rare occasions one of Livermore’s relatives or friends attended these sessions; but most evenings Charles and Kate sat alone, in the dark, holding hands.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock