Example Sentences

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His comments cemented the impression that he’s probably never said more than three words to a half-sibling born two wives after his own mother.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026

In the U.S. in 1939, their stepmother Maria gave birth to their third half-sibling, Johannes, a birthright U.S. citizen.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2025

“The most likely connection is that Agnes’ great-great-grandfather is the half-sibling or cousin of this little girl,” she says.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 17, 2024

Quadball feels like a wonky half-sibling of lacrosse and team handball.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2023

When his mother died in 2019, having made her own money as a jeans designer, Cooper inherited everything she had except for her Manhattan co-op, which went to an older half-sibling.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2021