uncle

Example Sentences

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But you could argue most of the money was effectively stolen from the uncle rather than the taxpayer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

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

My uncle Ed, my mother’s eldest brother, was an Augustinian.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

He will read another letter from Etta declaring that Alex can continue to do community service at Shady Glen and another from the boy’s aunt and uncle, petitioning to remain his guardians.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman