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

"Unfortunately, my dad had died in 1996, but it was still nice to have them back in the family where they belong," he said.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

I’m in the family; good people, you know.

From Salon • May 29, 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