aunt

Example Sentences

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That is, until an affectionate aunt and uncle, the Gardiners, intervene on Mary’s behalf, inviting her to London and a fresh start.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

When Perla rejects Ulises’ practiced advances, he enlists the aid of her put-upon niece, who longs to escape both her demanding aunt and the decaying mansion that entraps her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Since the sale, she’s upgraded her house while buying two more for her mom and aunt.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Someone like Sharon Stone carries a similar yet unique on-screen aunt aura — the libertine, cigarette-smoking relative, with enough stories to tell in a single sitting to keep a family talking for generations.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Miss Genovese is here to mourn Louisa, and so is my aunt, though she didn’t know her at all.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse