cousin

Example Sentences

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Over a dinner of noodles made from fish and sweet-potato powder, a local delicacy, my grandfather’s aged cousin raised a glass of homemade rice wine to me: “Come home often.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

His cousin, Joseph Shabalala, founded Ladysmith Black Mambazo in 1960 and eventually asked Mazibuko to join.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“When we saw the Voxy on camera, we knew it had to be a security service. They’re the ones who use those type of vans,” said Raafat Al-Saadi, Ashaal’s cousin.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Finckenstein had learned that a female cousin of his had joined Ebel’s parish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Instead, give Boat Boy a crush on Fish Girl’s favorite cousin.

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