clan
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Creon, representing the claims of the polis over the clan, cannot be dismissed outright.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Royal clan elders have named popular TV news presenter Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, 56, as the next monarch, but this has been rejected by Oyo's close family.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Others within the royal clan have questioned why they were apparently unaware of the child.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The entire Crace clan is resisting Susan’s nosing about, imperiling the brand and jeopardizing the Netflix deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
“We’re going to visit your clan uncle after breakfast. So, when you’re done, get dressed and then we’ll leave.”
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
But it didn’t go down well with many Sinaloan clans, enabling the Mayitos to make their own alliances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Palestinians in the central Gazan city of Deir al-Balah voted on lists of candidates that were seen as associated with various clans and political groups.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
Among the clans, the Bais were "number one", Bai Suocheng's son previously told state media after he was detained.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2026
The determination, released Wednesday, is not the final say but signals a possibility that several clans of the iconic cougars will be listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
"Lowland lords have bed to the clans before."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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