uncle

Example Sentences

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Smalls, who moved to London from County Armagh in Northern Ireland two years ago, said he grew up with horse racing and that his uncle was a horse trainer.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

But you could argue most of the money was effectively stolen from the uncle rather than the taxpayer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

She said one message from an uncle that had come out of Iran during the blackout had been him wishing himself happy birthday on her behalf.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“It’s an addiction,” says Carlos Moyá, a constant presence in the series and, it is implied, a factor in Mr. Nadal’s separation from his lifelong coach, his uncle Toni Nadal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“Your uncle led me here under false pretenses. Besides, the other line’s shorter. Meet me by where the band is going to play. Bring chairs.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith