uncle
Example Sentences
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“That was never what I wanted. It’s not what my father, grandfather or uncle wanted.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
His father and grandfather were in the Air Force and his uncle was in the Army.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
He says his uncle, the Basij member, had not attended Nowruz family gatherings in recent years, but turned up this time, to the surprise of his family.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
His love of motorbikes began when his uncle looked after him during his dad's illness.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
“Oh, she’d tell us stories about her growing up. About ghosts and funny things, like the time her uncle was walking in his sleep and went to church in his pajamas.”
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
