siblings

Example Sentences

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Anytime I see a word like “bulletproof” — or any of its siblings like “sure thing” or “safe bet” — I cringe.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

"My mother died," he said, adding that his father and two siblings remain in Senegal, while an older brother lives in northern Spain.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The researchers found that several factors were associated with epigenetic patterns at birth, including delivery method, length of pregnancy, having older siblings, and maternal allergies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Some of the pairs from the current sixth series of Race Across the World ran in Sam's memory, including siblings Katie and Harrison along with Liverpudlian friends Jo and Kush.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

When Washington acquired William Lee and his younger brother Frank in October 1767, he didn’t note what became of Frank and Will’s mother or any other siblings.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis