families

Example Sentences

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"It was introduced to people on how to cook, as well as supporting younger families," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

On phone calls, and in person, the families of the dead girls began to meet to share their grief and swap notes.

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

One fine day they bade goodbye to their families and set off upstream in a canoe, promising to return with the rains.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo