friends and relatives

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Lopez was joined by several friends and relatives for the celebration, including her 18-year-old twins, Max and Emme, whom she shares with her former spouse, Marc Anthony.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

They will be housed in self-contained flats with access to phones so they can call friends and relatives.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Phones pinged with constant texts from friends and relatives watching the news around the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

"I wasn't there myself, but I had many friends and relatives who were," said one young mourner, who gave his surname as Orosstevic.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

I told her that friends and relatives would look after her while I was gone.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela