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brotherly

[bruhth-er-lee] / ˈbrʌð ər li /


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Egg, who is revealed to be Prince Aegon V Targaryen, has never known brotherly love or witnessed goodness in action until he meets Dunk, one of the lowest of the lowborn.

From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026

“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

It has a historic relationship with Iran, a shared border and regularly refers to its "brotherly" relationship with the country.

From BBC ● Apr. 8, 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

But hey, slipping the note into the widows mailbox had always been more about self-flagellation than brotherly love.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx


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