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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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Hall of Fame football coach Paul Knox had a situation early in his coaching days at Dorsey dealing with two brothers and figuring out what you’re supposed to do when they’re different.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2026

I ask again, my brothers and sisters, how many of us will vote in the November election?

From Salon Sep. 18, 2026

How three brothers built an AI slop empire.

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

But the lawyer for the brothers, who are dual US-UK citizens, accused British authorities of failing to provide the necessary supporting documents in the request.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

I remember my own brothers in my prayers every night.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan