blood relation
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of blood relation
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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Creon chose to designate his nephew’s body as that of a traitor, ignoring their blood relation, thereby sealing his fate and that of his entire family.
From Salon ● Feb. 25, 2024
Or perhaps her husband who is the one who desperately desires a blood relation.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2020
While there was no blood relation, the Burtons and Combses grew close over the years.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 10, 2018
As such, Julia was not Mario’s aunt and otherwise had no blood relation with Mario.
From New York Times ● Feb. 20, 2018
Queen Mab’s crown was magically and wondrously wrought so that it passes only from one blood relation to another, in an unbroken line.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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