He is my sworn elder brother, always protecting me.

He and I are sworn brothers.

She is my sworn elder sister, always protecting me.

The distribution of profits from the company will take place next month.

The company distributed the profits to the shareholders.

This small shrine is dedicated to the local deity.

I pray at the shrine's branch every day.

He is facing a medical crisis.

When a bee colony splits, the new queen bee and some worker bees leave the old nest to create a new one.

In spring, it is common for bee colonies to swarm.