1.   Suppose your favorite uncle proudly tells you that your birthday present is a subscription to the Salmon of the Month Club.

2.   At the push of a button, your irritating cousin Kenneth could sound just like your favorite uncle Bob.

3.   Bill Moyers had never encountered drug abuse, though his grandfather and favorite uncle were alcoholics.

4.   Almost every family has a favorite uncle.

5.   Children have always benefited from the praise of a favorite uncle, baseball coaching from a talented next-door neighbor or tutoring from a family friend.

6.   Fortunately, your favorite uncle just bought a new personal computer, which means there are whole new categories of gifts available.

7.   He is a hard-line conservative who somehow manages to sound as benevolent as a favorite uncle.

8.   He was referring to the Milosevic family history of suicide, which claimed his father, mother, and a favorite uncle.

9.   He takes us through the four installments like a favorite uncle, offering the occasional knowing wink in the manner of one who has first-hand knowledge.

10.   His words reminded me of a favorite uncle who told funny stories and hugged with big strong arms.