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
His uncle said Shrestha had been saving up to rebuild his parents' home after it had been damaged in an earthquake in 2015 that killed hundreds.
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
“I don't get the whole uncle thing. It’s just me and my parents. Neither of them had sisters or brothers.”
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.