aunt

Example Sentences

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I lived in the basement of a distant aunt I’d never met, and the commute from Jamaica, Queens, was over an hour.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

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

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

It's an added bonus that she's become the favourite aunt with her nieces and nephews thanks to "Disney sending me quite a few lightsabers".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“I hate to say this. But I think your aunt is wrong.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova