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brother

[bruhth-er, bruhth-ur] / ˈbrʌð ər, ˈbrʌðˈɜr /
NOUN
male sibling
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A gift from my brother brought me back to the days when 45 rpm record labels were like old friends.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

On Broadway, Grisetti was best known for starring as Bottom brother Nigel alongside McClure’s Nick.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

In a statement issued by Northamptonshire Police, the family described Khadeem - who was from Motherwell in Scotland - as an "amazing" sibling to his older brother and younger sister.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Earlier, President Trump backed her for the role, saying it would be a fitting tribute to her brother, who died Saturday at the age of 71.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Whether or not Dr. Kane heard from his dead brother, he left Webb’s Union Hotel much less impressed with the spirits than with the lovely young woman who was talking to the dead.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

The U.S. players have made it abundantly clear that they respect their Canadian brethren.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 27, 2026

Our chickens, on the other hand, are treated abominably, packed in tightly with their germy brethren, raised in squalor, pumped with hormones, and only made clean at the end.

From Slate Feb. 13, 2026

The Azeris of Iran eye their flourishing Turkic brethren in Azerbaijan with a degree of envy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 16, 2026

Even as its Big Tech brethren collect AI equipment, Apple is sticking to its rather asset-light ways.

From Barron's Oct. 31, 2025

You will not find a place among your brethren.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

Police say the brothers insulted a woman during an altercation over loud noise.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

“Both of those boys are unique to other players in the draft because they grew up around the game,” Wolfe said, drawing comparisons to the Holliday and Lombard brothers.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

The family — Wilber’s mom, two older brothers and younger sister — had since grown accustomed to regular appointments with ICE as part of their application.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

On the desolate dunes of the Outer Banks, the Wright brothers conquered the sky in 1903, proving that controlled, powered flight was no longer a human fantasy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Musical instruments were heard playing behind the cabinet doors even when the brothers were securely tied, allegedly proving spirit action.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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