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cousin

[kuhz-uhn] / ˈkʌz ən /
NOUN
family relation
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South-Central L.A. native Angie Bravo, 26, attended the festival to watch “Eres Suficiente,” the short film by her wife’s cousin, Veronica Jurado.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

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

She just says, “It’s fine. I had fun! Your cousin Avery included me in the conversation while you were gone.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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