extended family
Example Sentences
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The 21-year-old custodian was the Lightning Lane manager for his group of 19 extended family members—nearly twice the limit that can be managed on a single device.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
But what clinched the deal, he said, was the fact he’d known Nguyen’s husband and his extended family for years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
The 25-year-old knew no-one in Manchester beyond a few extended family members and initially planned to stay only temporarily, using it as a base to travel across Europe and explore other parts of the world.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
When I look at the community he ultimately built around himself – the performers, writers, producers, actors, and friends who became his extended family – it feels like a continuation of that impulse.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
“Don’t worry about it, Percy. The campers here, they’re mosdy good people. After all, were extended family, right? We take care of each other.”
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
