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family

[fam-uh-lee, fam-lee] / ˈfæm ə li, ˈfæm li /


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The increased reward represents a renewed effort to generate leads in the homicide investigation and bring justice to the Esparza family, the Board of Supervisors said in a news release.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Looking to increase their income, the family moved from the countryside to Battambang.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

His family released another statement on Wednesday night, saying he was in a stable condition.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"However, they were unreachable… On 2 June, we established contact with Hillary's family and co-ordinated an aerial search operation."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Phineas is a stranger in the city, and few outside his family circle know anything about his curious past.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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