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sister

[sis-ter] / ˈsɪs tər /
NOUN
female sibling
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My 80-year-old sister, who is in very good health, might join us for part of the trip — she can fly.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Following president Lee's expression of regret over the drones on Monday, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Lee's regret was "wise behaviour".

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Soon after Sophie moved out, having lived in the back house for two years, her 27-year-old sister Ruby moved in.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un’s sister, praised President Lee’s “very fortunate and wise behavior” following the apology, lowering tensions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Instead, I’m sitting in the passenger seat of my sister Celia’s car, waiting for our cousin Avery to come outside.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison