uncle

Example Sentences

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He began supporting Arsenal at the age of 10 when his uncle bought him a set of fridge magnets with the images of Gunners stars including Sylvain Wiltord, David Seaman, Sol Campbell, and Thierry Henry.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The court filing also included statements from Jonathan’s two sisters, uncle, Mango’s Chief Executive Toni Ruiz, Isak’s secretary and some friends denying that the pair had a bad relationship.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

She said one message from an uncle that had come out of Iran during the blackout had been him wishing himself happy birthday on her behalf.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

That is, until an affectionate aunt and uncle, the Gardiners, intervene on Mary’s behalf, inviting her to London and a fresh start.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Our uncle comes in balancing a couple of pizza boxes in one hand and carrying a bag in the other.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan