familial
Example Sentences
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"This finding highlights the profound value of studying familial diseases and the merit of large-scale genomic datasets, which can reveal rare genetic variations with broader implications for population health."
From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026
For Fiennes, this “bromance” is the heart of the story alongside the familial dynamic between Sherlock and Silas.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
Despite the screwball setup, “The Hitch” is, as much as anything, a moving meditation on loneliness, longing and familial short leashes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Crucially, this is a legal issue as well as a financial and familial one.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026
If his sacrifice could save the rest, the greater familial good would be served.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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