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nephew

[nef-yoo, nev-yoo] / ˈnɛf yu, ˈnɛv yu /






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Vince Wilburn Jr., nephew and drummer, who now co-manages Davis’ estate: He liked to catch things, that’s why the tape kept continuously rolling, because he said it was songs inside of songs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission said last week it had reached an agreement with Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, to settle related civil charges for a total of $18 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

She told reporters her nephew "was not a criminal".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The tickets are for me, my uncle, friends and I’m hoping to take my nephew as well.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

He smiled again, again kindly, and he said, “I am Miriam’s nephew, dear. I’m living here until I get her affairs in order.”

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant




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