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cousin

[kuhz-uhn] / ˈkʌz ən /
NOUN
family relation
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To help her get back on her feet, Sophie moved in with her cousin in Newport, but what was meant to be six months has turned into two years.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

But consider where The RZA and his late cousin, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, along with other members, were first exposed to these flicks.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

“Life gave my cousin Grizz Chapman some heavy battles, but he fought them with strength and dignity until the very end,” Harrison wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Whether Brian’s cousin is an attorney, local judge, the mayor of the town or the pope makes little difference here, except for exercising leverage with threats and intimidation.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

I’m about to spout off until an echo of Gramma Liz’s raspy voice reminds me to take it easy on my cousin.

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




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