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brotherly

[bruhth-er-lee] / ˈbrʌð ər li /


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“Very fruitful visit to Pakistan, whose good offices and brotherly efforts to bring back peace to our region we very much value,” Abbas Araghchi said External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

Wherever they’ve come from, they’re together now, and a mutual respect and brotherly camaraderie emerges, as well as a genuine and quite touching form of male bonding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Their attempts are hampered by an evil Santa, who breaks into song to say they won't get home until they "rediscover their brotherly magic".

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

Positions are entrenched, they are fiercely protective of their wives and families and rebuilding that brotherly bond and trust feels a long way off.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

All eyes were on her, and the brotherly banter was relentless.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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