in the family

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The Caballero circus dynasty dates back to the turn of the 20th century in Guadalajara, with Adelaida Caballero was the first in the family to practice the joyous spectacle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Mackay, who the court heard had served for 20 years as a magistrate in the family courts, stood trial in April and was convicted of dangerous driving.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Victor Dallin III, who goes by Vic, lives in Philadelphia, and followed his grandfather into aviation—although flying seemed to skip a generation in the family since Dallin himself warned his son against it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

But the US president revealed Tuesday it runs in the family -- his mother had a crush on King Charles III.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

“There are some legit reasons, too, though. Like the owner died and nobody in the family could take the dog, or an allergy or something. It’s sad.”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence