uncle

Example Sentences

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“This was Talia’s uncle, Kolonimus, whose name” her father, “his half-brother, had never known.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

He also said Soleimani Afshar had previously shown him photos of her next to high-ranking people in the Iranian military, stating that one of them was her uncle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“That was never what I wanted. It’s not what my father, grandfather or uncle wanted.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Jawad Younes and his uncle, 41-year-old Ragheb Younes, were laid to rest in Saksakiyeh on Saturday after their family compound was hit a day earlier.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

I don’t recall much about your uncle Ezekiel, but I did love those ducks, too.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan