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families

[fam-uh-leez, fam-leez] / ˈfæm ə liz, ˈfæm liz /


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School holidays should be a time for children to have fun and build friendships, while families have the opportunity to work or recharge.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

"I'm identifying people's needs, especially those of the children, and reminding them about the signs of dehydration," said Marie Decroix as she moved among the families, jotting down notes.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

For more than 40 years, I’ve worked with wealthy individuals and families, advised on estate planning and taxation, and evaluated investment managers.

From MarketWatch Jul. 25, 2026

Jennifer Nevins, CEO of Savor.us, created a 100-page guidebook to help families work through aging-related conversations and gather important documents.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

It’s a Monday, but schools and stores are closed for the celebration, so everyone in the neighborhood is heading to the parade—Greek, Armenian, and Muslim families, along with a few Spanish Jewish families like ours.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar



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