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family

[fam-uh-lee, fam-lee] / ˈfæm ə li, ˈfæm li /


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He also enjoys going to live shows, sometimes performing and spending time at home with his family.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

"We spoke to Mr Bishop yesterday but would like to apologise publicly to him and his family for what we recognise is a deeply upsetting situation," it added.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The couple are hoping their friends and family can keep the game off during their first dance, but even they anticipate they’ll be checking the score throughout the evening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

And then the 1970s British folk rock gives way to a less pleasant auditory landscape, as the hum appears, bringing on headaches and nosebleeds and affecting her concentration and mood, her work and family.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

I don’t need to tell Grandma what can happen when someone in the family tries to tamper with their gift without a guide.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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