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brothers

  • plural
    of brother.
    brother
    noun
    a male offspring having both parents in common with another offspring; a male sibling.

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They've met each other's spouses, children, brothers and parents.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

Several areas of the report were redacted, including statements from the brothers about what transpired as they called 911.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

The Tates' lawyers have argued they should be released on bail pending their extradition proceeding, saying the brothers were not a flight risk and did not pose a danger to the community.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Magistrate Judge Lauren Louis in Miami said the brothers failed to establish that they are entitled to be released from detention while the proceedings are ongoing.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Too many men from our community were killed in the Turkish War of Independence—husbands, fathers, uncles, brothers, sons, cousins.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar