in the family

Example Sentences

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He saw leasing part of his land to a solar company as a way to stay afloat and keep the land in the family.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Around the same time, we suffered a bereavement in the family, and I believe the combination of grief and professional strain took a significant toll on her well-being.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

What was it like for you to grow up in the family business?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The battered wooden trunk had been in the family for a century -- shifted from attic to barn to garage as it was handed down through the generations.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

It was April 21—my mom’s birthday—and everyone else in the family was busy.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller