Example Sentences

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The “Princess Bride” star was born in and spent his formative years kicking around London; he moved to L.A. in 1990, on his brother’s recommendation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

A year ago, Garcia Venegas was filming his brother’s arrest during a raid on their coastal Alabama construction site when he was tackled by agents, who ignored his pleas that he was a citizen.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

After a short stint in his brother's plastics business, he launched the flagship family conglomerate that bears his name in 1988 by branching out into the export trade.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

He told the inquiry he had tried to reason with his brother's delusions about being monitored and hearing voices, but "struggled" with their relationship.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

We take our seats and I note the pained, worried pucker of my brother’s forehead.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin