brotherly

Example Sentences

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When William comes to the throne, Harry will always be in the background, a foil, a potential distraction and a constant reminder of a regal brotherly duo that could have been.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Moreover, there was a brotherly bond among the players, reflected in Jones’ vociferous defense of his quarterback.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

In brotherly exchanges, Jack, 14, is quite funny, but his mouth occasionally writes checks that his body can’t cash, for Finn, 16, has height and weight on him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

In a statement the ministry said that "we cannot remain unresponsive to what is happening in brotherly Serbia."

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025

“All those household gods. Who can keep track? Listen, we’ve fallen on hard times, and as I was once brotherly with your uncle, I hope that you’ll find us some room for the night.”

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri