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families

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


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Joe Chapman, a former prison officer, set up a support group for prisoners, their families and employees at Millsike in response to what he described as a "chaotic" start for the jail.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

“Is it sustainable? It’s hard to say. ... Educators are not paid enough. However, the cost is still too much for families to afford.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

In Torres del Limonar, a Cali residential complex that collapsed in Monday's earthquake, people pick through rubble to recover victims' belongings and return them to grieving families.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

“Our focus is on the families and loved ones of our colleagues who suffered from the attack,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Her family is one of only a handful of Black families that live on the north side.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold



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