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sisterly

[sis-ter-lee] / ˈsɪs tər li /




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Could there be a place where Joan and Jean don’t have to sacrifice their codependent sisterly bond to enjoy life’s pleasures?

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

The real attraction here is the sisterly camaraderie, the wacky family traditions like “midnight margaritas,” and the cuddly allure of all things feminine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

I assure you this is less about sisterly solidarity or my lingering affection for “Ted Lasso” or even a love of soccer – er, football.

From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026

Two sisters competing in Race Across the World have said taking part in the tough contest has strengthened their sisterly bond.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2025

The image of her looking more and more lovely every day made my heart tighten in my chest and I had a moment of sisterly, almost maternal, pride.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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