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cousin

[kuhz-uhn] / ˈkʌz ən /
NOUN
family relation
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Walpole’s cousin Henry Conway came as the duke from “Don Quixote.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Korean competitor SK Hynix said in March that it had filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission to list American depositary receipts—a close cousin of depositary shares.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The new venture is a partnership with cousin George and a professional caterer, with "all the family" helping out with the stall, the bar and chatting with customers.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

He woke up around 1 a.m. because his cousin was calling him.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Cam hands one of the key chains—it’s red, orange, and yellow, fire colors—to his cousin.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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