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sister

[sis-ter] / ˈsɪs tər /
NOUN
female sibling
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Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un’s sister, praised President Lee’s “very fortunate and wise behavior” following the apology, lowering tensions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga, the son of Fidel and Raul Castro's elder sister, was promoted to deputy prime minister in October.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

She spent years walking into gyms known only as "Daniel's little sister," but soon carved out her own reputation, winning Youth Olympic gold, European gold and qualifying for the Olympics at just 19.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Meanwhile, my sister was born, and throughout her childhood and most of her adolescence, my dad insisted they were moving back to Argentina.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

It was Wednesday morning just as Father and I were unlocking our workbenches that Peter’s little sister Cocky burst into the shop.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom