next of kin
noun phrase
: one or more persons in the nearest degree of relationship to another person
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Authorities said information about the people on board would not be made public, pending notification of their next of kin.
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s office will identify the two victims who died after next of kin have been notified.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2025
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will determine the cause of death and release the man’s name after notifying next of kin.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Anyone with information about Henderson's next of kin is urged to contact chief investigator Maria Stewart at 513-946-8700.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2025
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s office will identify the two victims who died after next of kin have been notified.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2025
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will determine the cause of death and release the man’s name after notifying next of kin.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Anyone with information about Henderson's next of kin is urged to contact chief investigator Maria Stewart at 513-946-8700.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Next of kin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next%20of%20kin. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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