aunt

Example Sentences

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His family boarded a flight from Beirut to Sydney, sponsored by his aunt Janette, who had fled to the country earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

That little one was taken early by 10-year-old Vivian Orozco, who arrived with her mother, Vanessa, and aunt Beatrice Gonzalez in a pickup truck.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“I mean, we have to rest. We can’t fight a great evil and rescue a not-so-famous author, not to mention bird thief and Glory’s real aunt, if we haven’t slept or eaten.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova