family

Example Sentences

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“The ADU gives her a chance to live affordably, stay safe and be near family, while building financial footing on her own terms.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Philippa, from Llangrannog, in Ceredigion, Wales, said her great-aunt was from a very wealthy and political family.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

My family focused only on the markers of progress when I visited.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“It keeps people from moving out of California. With an ADU, at least you can keep your family on site.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

As we filed past, Betsie and I drew two beautiful soft new ones; mine was white with blue stripes, Betsie’s white with red stripes—obviously the property of some well-to-do family.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom