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uncle

[uhng-kuhl] / ˈʌŋ kəl /






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They hung out on the same beaches, stayed in the same holiday homes, and Maddell's dad was friends with Pavlovic's uncle.

From BBC

His uncle, Pliny the Elder, sailed across the Bay of Naples in a bid to take a closer look and save lives.

From The Wall Street Journal

His father and uncle created the Biscoff brand and introduced it to the world—as an in-flight snack in the U.S. and later in stores.

From The Wall Street Journal

Copies of the report are also being sent to Mohamed's mother and father, his maternal grandmother, his uncle, and the London Ambulance Service.

From BBC

“I am very happy we could get the car we wanted at a reduced price,” said Dixit, whose father and uncle helped fund the purchase.

From The Wall Street Journal