uncle
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His uncle, Barry Bonds, is a seven-time MVP who holds the MLB record with 762 career home runs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
"I had a lot of hope for my family; I'm a Christian," says Miguel Ángel Colivert, Víctor's uncle.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
Her uncle was partially raised by a slave.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Also a little grim, and precisely the kind of zinger that would lead a person to think that maybe that sad uncle at the cookout is flying solo for a very good reason.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
“My uncle says we need to have a segment with the park to bring in the fire aspect of the story. I heard that you...work there. Could you ask if we can film there?”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
Studies suggest inheritances from aunts and uncles are rare, accounting for 6% of all inheritances, compared with 75% from parents and 15% from grandparents.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Having already picked up percussion, she was eventually able to sit in and play with them alongside her father and uncles.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
Although he kept contact with his father while in care, his coordinator helped him establish relationships with his wider family, including aunts, uncles, cousins and a half-sister.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
“It felt like, ‘Oh, these are my uncles, these are my cousins.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
One evening her uncles appeared as she sat on a blanket pitting cherries and spreading them out to dry in the sun.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
