uncle
Example Sentences
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Her uncle, Louis Edwards, was the chairman of the club from 1965.
From BBC
In Nairobi, the boy was permitted to carry his uncle’s toolbox—though it was years before he was allowed to use the tools.
In a previously issued tribute, Mr Aman's family said he was a "devoted husband, a loving father, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and loyal friend".
From BBC
He said that as a young teenager he was conscripted by his uncle into the Afghan national army, but was captured by the Taliban after they took control.
From BBC
She encourages parents to "let go" if grandparents, aunties and uncles choose to spoil young ones.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
