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In 1979 I watched my uncle install one of the first televisions at my grand-uncle's house on a rural island in Bangladesh.
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In 1979 I watched my uncle install one of the first televisions at my grand-uncle's house on a rural island in Bangladesh.
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In Florida, Iverson was involved in the citrus business with his grand-nephew, Samuel Strahl, an outspoken member of the KKK and a rabid defender of his grand-uncle's name and reputation.
Prayers To Broken Stones Simmons, Dan 1990
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War II British passenger liner, BritanniaIII, which had dozens of Goans (including one of Misquita's grand-uncle's) on board.
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'Are you prepared to say that my grand-uncle's chief marshal failed to recognize the genius of the foremost Hohenzollern painter?' he asked sharply.
William of Germany Stanley Shaw
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'Are you prepared to say that my grand-uncle's chief marshal failed to recognize the genius of the foremost Hohenzollern painter?' he asked sharply.
William of Germany Shaw, Stanley 1913
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Grand-nephew Charles went forth on a prosperous career, in which at its height he was seriously likened to his grand-uncle's most distinguished actor-ally, Richard Burbage.
Shakespeare and the Modern Stage with Other Essays Sidney Lee 1892
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I follow here the tale as told afterwards by the servant to my grand-uncle's friends and relatives, and as I have heard it repeated.
Some Reminiscences Joseph Conrad 1890
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Moreover, I want you to come with me for an early walk, during which we may notice, whilst the matter is fresh in our minds, the peculiar disposition of this place -- not merely your grand-uncle's estate, but the lie of the country around it.
Lair of the White Worm Bram Stoker 1879
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My uncle, who had succeeded to a part of my grand-uncle's property, succeeded also to Jamie Layal, and, from respect to his late master's memory and Jamie's own services, he took him into his house, intending him to act as house servant.
Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character Ramsay, Edward B 1874
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