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

“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

Al-Saadi, Ashaal’s cousin, knows it’s unlikely that Ashaal is alive.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“I have no other clothes to wear, but perhaps it is just as well to travel incognito. If anyone asks, I am your cousin, Alf, a cabin boy on leave.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood