uncle

Example Sentences

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He did hilarious impressions of people like his cousin Fagin Springer, a singing evangelist from Virginia, and the tough old cowhands on his uncle’s Montana ranch.

From Los Angeles Times

Her story follows Lilia, a Tunisian living in Paris, who returns to Tunisia for her uncle's funeral.

From Barron's

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