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kinship

[kin-ship] / ˈkɪn ʃɪp /


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They are also using kinship DNA provided by his family to search international databases for potential matches.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Do you feel any kinship with bands that broke out in a different era but have stayed relevant to some degree?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

That kinship is what makes Coppola’s first documentary, “Marc by Sofia,” such a thrill — and also what occasionally holds the film back.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

These kinship networks were largely organized through maternal lines, with one mitochondrial lineage dominating, pointing to a key role for women in maintaining family continuity and coordinating movement.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

He felt a frightening sense of kinship with it.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson




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