sibling

Example Sentences

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That risk increases to 10 percent if a parent or sibling is affected, and rises to 50 percent for identical twins.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Harrison says sibling spats were the least of the pair's worries as they took on the voyage.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

My brother, who is the eldest sibling, and I are the only surviving members of our family since our parents passed away.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

The child appeared to struggle communicating with his sibling and mother, while his brother repeatedly tried to give directions to him in Spanish with little avail.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

"It's not like that. They're fine—just the usual sibling stuff. She asked how you were doing. She wants you to be happy, that's all."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda