family man
Example Sentences
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"He was a family man who wanted to give the best life to his five children. And now he is gone," said Khan, who also works in the UAE as a construction worker.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
Now, though, he’s a contented family man operating a successful neighborhood bistro called Chez Paul—until fate comes calling and returns him to a life he’d just as soon forget.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026
The film may initially present Man-su as a sympathetic family man trying to make ends meet, but Lee quickly subverts those sentiments once Man-su’s methodical process betrays no sense of remorse.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
“He’s obviously a dedicated family man, but he’s also dedicated to us, so he’s been doing a great job,” Stafford said, adding, “He’s ready to rock and roll.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
He liked the idea of being a conventional person, a schoolteacher and family man, and Levittown was full of people seeking conventional lives.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
