sister

Example Sentences

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They have lost a brother or sister along with the people their grieving parents used to be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

My other sister spoke with someone at one of the nursing homes, who said I may be able to buy out my mom’s half based on a fair-market-value appraisal, if I act soon.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Williams has won 14 Grand Slam titles and three Olympic gold medals in doubles, all with sister Venus Williams as her playing partner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Her sister Jessica advised a subtle but discomfiting grip change after a two-over-par opening 73 in which she repeatedly lost drives to the right.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

They were brother and sister and ran well together.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell