cousin

Example Sentences

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In 1937 Jessica eloped to Europe with her second cousin Esmond Romilly—their ill-starred plan was to head to Spain to report on the civil war there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Around 1 a.m., seven hours after Ashaal failed to return home, a cousin and brother-in-law contacted friends, hospitals and the various security headquarters in Aden.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“What if he doesn’t go back? What will happen to him?” said Rachel Adau, the wife of Bior’s cousin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Elmore remembers asking that very question of her cousin before his final days.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Everything reminds her of Rafi, my dear cousin who died in the war.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar