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families

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


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On Wednesday, the centre will be publishing a new guide, Foundations for Life, as a resource for those working with babies, young children and their families, which emphasises the importance of social and emotional development.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

And when they are, and families take legal action, the cases are typically filed in county courts, where few are ultimately heard and often settled out of court.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

"We will continue the fight with renewed determination until this threat is completely eradicated," he pledged, offering his condolences to the bereaved families.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Without Spirit, flying might become less accessible to hourly-wage earners and families, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

She peered out at the passengers crowding the terminal: tired-looking families sprawled in seats, dark-suited businessmen sprinting down the aisle.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix