As a child I had always felt a special kinship with Roger.

While many love her, there's a special kinship most Black women feel toward her.

She continued to watch the bird, feeling a special kinship, wondering at his next move.

They had been through so much and, despite the difference in ages, had nurtured a deeply shared respect and a special kinship.

But he felt as though she understood him better now, and he felt a special kinship for her, which hadn't been there before.

The writer went to Assisi last year and visited the basilica, but she felt a special kinship with the problems of the town of Massa.

By the same token, the United States could become overly attached to some nations because the people feel a special kinship or affection toward them.

"You'll excuse me," Pike muttered, "if at the moment I don't feel any special kinship."