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next of kin

noun as in closest relative

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The children's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, the force said.

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She also spoke to a mental health nurse, but no medical professional contacted her next of kin and a referral was never followed through.

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The court heard that next of kin had been traced for both women but they were not present at the opening on Tuesday.

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Her next of kin and the coroner have been told.

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Mark Stewart KC, representing the next of kin, said he was awaiting an expert report from a firearms expert.

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