uncle
Example Sentences
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Following the death of an uncle in 1884, Lord Stanley inherited the Penrhos estate in Anglesey, north Wales, where he contributed to the upkeep of local churches.
From BBC
His mother, Gloria James, supported him and advised James to listen to uncle Curt.
From Los Angeles Times
After spending nine years learning under his uncle, future Hall of Fame coach Harvey Kitani, Corey Kitani set off on his own this season, becoming the head basketball coach at Carson High.
From Los Angeles Times
His uncle was a forward on the “Miracle on Ice” team in 1980.
From Los Angeles Times
In June, Jack Schlossberg said on social media that his family had not been consulted for the new show, then accused Murphy of profiting off his uncle’s life in a “grotesque” way.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
