fraternal

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When community members aren’t arguing, the vibe is generally extremely supportive and fraternal.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron has offered "the full solidarity of France and our fraternal support" to Switzerland.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

Both identical and fraternal twins develop in the same womb and are usually raised in similar circumstances in the same household.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

After the two wed and have their first child, Agnes becomes pregnant with fraternal twins, a boy and a girl.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

“Do you know the likelihood of having two sets of fraternal twins, Tuti? One in three thousand. One. In three thousand.”

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya