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sibling

[sib-ling] / ˈsɪb lɪŋ /
NOUN
sister or brother
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"The National Intelligence Service currently assesses that Kim Ju Ae is being groomed as the successor and understands she has a younger sibling of unknown gender," the agency said, reaffirming its conclusion on succession.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

"We knew we were going to have a sibling for Jude. I think the tables turned a little bit watching Nat go through that experience and I was thinking, 'yeah I'd love to do that'."

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

For those who have lost a child, spouse, parent or sibling to terrorism, the damage isn’t merely one ring.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

That could test even the healthiest of sibling relationships.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

It was Papi’s turn to drive Lolo to an appointment, she claims, which is one of their favorite sibling arguments.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

"Because Earth and Mars formed in the same neighborhood of the solar system, they are like siblings," Denton said.

From Science Daily Sep. 11, 2026

The siblings eventually heard two stories about what might have happened to their dad.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

If the estate is the beneficiary, rather than the siblings, different rules apply.

From MarketWatch Sep. 7, 2026

Pancho opposed the fortification of the town, although most of his siblings supported it.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

One of his siblings went to Knoxville State, three had gone to Lincoln, and the rest went to Virginia State College, all Colored schools.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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