extended family

Example Sentences

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Roughly four decades ago, members of the extended family made a journey in the opposite direction.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

"My life is very much here, we've got three children and extended family and my wife grew up in New York City," he says.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

As Giovanni’s mental state became less stable in recent years, Frank Perez said he and their extended family tried many avenues to get his son and grandson more help.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

At the time, Fatone was married to Kelly Baldwin, with whom he shares two children—and the two had invited several members of his extended family over for a celebration.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Once this was settled, we sat down and mentally went through our circle of acquaintances, trying to come up with a single person who would blend in well with our extended family.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank