uncle

Example Sentences

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But it is his friendship with Mayall - who to Baldwin's children was "Uncle Rik" - which Baldwin treasures most of all.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

On the Treasury curve, I would rather lend Uncle Sam money for two years than 30.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Uncle Sam doesn’t care if you just bought the mutual fund either.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

In Lancaster County, there’s a lot of pride tied to fresh pretzels, says Misty Skolnick, co-owner of Uncle Jerry’s Pretzels, a family-owned business best known for their handmade pretzels.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

I went downstairs where Auntie and Uncle were still in the front room.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler