extended family

Example Sentences

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Living in a “compound household” with extended family felt “oppressive” to him, and he felt more at home in New York City, his son recounts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

As Giovanni’s mental state became less stable in recent years, Frank Perez said he and their extended family tried many avenues to get his son and grandson more help.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

At the time, Fatone was married to Kelly Baldwin, with whom he shares two children—and the two had invited several members of his extended family over for a celebration.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

We’d often visit our family farm, where my extended family raised pigs, ducks, chickens and whatnot.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

A gigantic extended family squished into Lola’s for every holiday imaginable.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio