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Bob Czarnecki, Lillian's great-uncle, applauded the efforts to find his great-niece.
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Abigail Adams, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Draper’s grandmother, great-uncle, mother, dad, and brother all played tennis at serious levels.
—Alexis Okeowo, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
Life on the line For most of the '60s, my great-aunt and great-uncle lived in Detroit.
—Jackie Charniga, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
The title Duke of York is currently held by Prince Andrew, which might give it a slightly uncomfortable association for Louis given his great-uncle's fall from grace.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Abigail Adams, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Draper’s grandmother, great-uncle, mother, dad, and brother all played tennis at serious levels.
—Alexis Okeowo, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
Life on the line For most of the '60s, my great-aunt and great-uncle lived in Detroit.
—Jackie Charniga, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
The title Duke of York is currently held by Prince Andrew, which might give it a slightly uncomfortable association for Louis given his great-uncle's fall from grace.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Great-uncle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great-uncle. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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