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families

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


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Still, the Eastlands say they consulted a few Heaven’s 27 families before deciding whether and when to reopen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Like other members of the diaspora, they retain strong ties to India, with many regularly travelling to visit their families or ancestral homes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

“Evidence suggests that when families have supportive infrastructure around them, they’re more likely to have the children they want to have.”

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

To many of the families of the dead, returning to Mystic is crass bordering on disrespectful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“Some people find their families difficult,” Zeke said.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness