aunt
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Eric and his younger sister joined an aunt and uncle in Berlin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
I refused to believe them, and must have been strident enough that my aunt asked my mom if she’d allow me to witness her prepare the chicken casserole she planned to serve that night.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
Walsh: For me, it’s just nostalgia, because I’m not married, I have no kids, like I’m that fun aunt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
She had come to look for her aunt, but in the end identified her 37-year-old nephew by his tattoo.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
I’d never seen my aunt so quiet, just sitting and staring out at the farm.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
Before Marina arrives at her grandparents’ home, though, she must run a gauntlet of uncles, aunts and cousins, their reactions to her existence varying from warm to wary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
At the beginning of her care journey, Valencia had some help from her aunts and adult daycare.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
Leah, 54, remembers bringing up the subject of menopause to her mother and aunts, to their horror.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
Although he kept contact with his father while in care, his coordinator helped him establish relationships with his wider family, including aunts, uncles, cousins and a half-sister.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
So it was with excitement and not a hint of misgiving that I waved good-bye to my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, ready to begin a new life.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
