identical twin

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A woman given six months to live after her leukaemia returned says the thought of leaving her identical twin sister alone is "unthinkable".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

People who disagree with him include his identical twin brother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Studies have pegged the identical twin concurrence rate anywhere from 60% to 90%, though the intensity of the twins’ autistic traits may differ significantly.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

It might be granted that a reactionary is not a conservative’s identical twin — but he is a sibling living under the same roof.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025

And I still haven't told him about my e-mail relationship with my secret admirer, who may or may not be his identical twin brother, who is also the one who stood me up.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon