family man
Example Sentences
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A straight-laced family man with a Catholic upbringing, Becerra was more reserved during the debates — a quiet confidence that drew some voters to support him.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
He was just a family man from Oklahoma City who’d been on his way to visit relatives in the Middle East.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
"He was a family man who wanted to give the best life to his five children. And now he is gone," said Khan, who also works in the UAE as a construction worker.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
Francis Fitzgibbon, defending, said his client understood his sentence would be one of imprisonment, adding he had been a "responsible family man" in the years since.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
The family man doesn’t hold out his hand to me, but he watches.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
