family
Example Sentences
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Their three children were placed with a family member, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times
“You have depression in your family, your father in particular. I’d classify you as a depressive. It’s in your best interests to continue on the medication.”
From Salon
Unlike some former Hansen’s patients who didn’t want to live on the “outside,” my dad chose to leave Carville when he was cured, but Carville never left him or our family.
From Salon
Authorities are working with families gathered at the scene of the disaster to try to determine exactly how many people still need to be found.
From BBC
They set the enforcement date for after the holiday season to ensure that families, who travel less often, learn about the change.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
