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nephew

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






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“The reality is that Kontigo’s success has been forged after years of hard work, resilience, and perseverance, without being anyone’s son-in-law, nephew, or cousin,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

She added that her nephew wanted to be a "brain doctor" so he could save people with injuries like those of his mother.

From BBC

During the week, she cares for her disabled nephew, Franco, 40.

From Los Angeles Times

In recent days, after civic elections in Pune and Mumbai, conversations had begun about the possibility of a reconciliation between the two factions of the NCP, led by uncle and nephew.

From BBC

“Thank you, dear nephews, we need more hands.”

From Literature