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family

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


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On Tuesday, she wrote that Cody had died peacefully surrounded by family and “was welcomed into heaven as thunder bellowed outside, and we laughed because we knew it was a band of angels rejoicing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"They simply leave, and the family only finds out later," Klyga said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The actor’s family announced his death on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Your family left that town weeks ago, cardboard boxes stuffed in the back of the Camry.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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