nephew
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The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring the late popstar's nephew Jaafar Jackson, has now taken in $340 million at the domestic box office and over $845 million globally, according to Exhibitor Relations.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
“This looks like the role of a lifetime for you,” says Jing-nan’s uncle, a cheerful crook who wants his nephew to inform him of any illicit activities at the plant.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Acordagoitia also opted to paint a mural panel on his own because “it was a little more technical,” involving portraits of his 8-year-old son, a nephew and a friend.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
She told reporters her nephew "was not a criminal".
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“Whatever my connections may be,” said Elizabeth, “if your nephew does not object to them, they can be nothing to you.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Vocabulary lists containing nephew
It's All in the Family
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Unit 20, Lessons 1–2
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