in the family

Example Sentences

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Katie Stith, the softball coach at JSerra High, can finally take a bow and become the most famous Stith in the family — at least for a couple weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Will it give you a higher status in the family?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Take it from someone who knows — it’s the odd ones out in the family who have the best chance of winning at life.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Mackay, who the court heard had served for 20 years as a magistrate in the family courts, stood trial in April and was convicted of dangerous driving.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

By the time Amy came in, Jo was able to take her part in the family jubilation, not quite as heartily as usual, perhaps, but without repinings at Amy’s good fortune.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott