sister

Example Sentences

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My sister, Yongzhen, once said that we four siblings had held her back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Through the years, she was often compared to her elder sister - who was revered as the "nightingale" of Bollywood and died in 2022 - but Bhosle built a distinct identity.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

His younger sister followed him, earning a degree in nursing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

SuEllen Sanchez and her sister, Keilah Sanchez, were among those who shared their stories with investigators, expecting the government would help them reclaim what they lost.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

You pull out your phone to call your sister, even if Cassie will be annoyed, but the screen doesn’t light up.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith