uncle

Example Sentences

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When he was eight, his father - a distant presence - sent him to live with an uncle instead.

From BBC

Table tennis is a family affair for Josh, whose mum, uncles and siblings have all played over the years.

From BBC

Prince William this week was talking about the importance of male role models, and of course everyone was really thinking: "What about your uncle?"

From BBC

Menzies has previously apologised for losing his temper at the World Championship, saying it had been a difficult time following the death of an uncle.

From BBC

All is imaginatively recreated, and minutely detailed, as in one of his uncle’s historical novels.

From The Wall Street Journal