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kinsfolk

[kinz-fohk] / ˈkɪnzˌfoʊk /






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He explained to me that he did not support the substitutions but was in many cases overridden by his kinsfolk, who often fell out with him when he tried to oppose them.

From BBC Oct. 21, 2023

Many people are going to the countryside; others have moved within the slum to be closer to their kinsfolk.

From Economist Aug. 3, 2017

Replay of that North-Hamilton collision - to paraphrase Muhammad Ali, that would have shaken North's kinsfolk in, erm, King's Lynn.

From BBC Feb. 12, 2012

After wandering off to seek medical attention, Henry was captured and found himself “among Dutch kinsfolk in Pennsylvania,” Polley wrote.

From New York Times Jul. 24, 2011

Looking for his kinsfolk, he led Dermer on a melancholy march inland.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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