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families

[fam-uh-leez, fam-leez] / ˈfæm ə liz, ˈfæm liz /


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About 250 people have signed up for the service ahead of its opening event on Thursday, he said, with the shop anticipating that more than 1,000 families would join the service in the first year.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The jury selected the image from a larger body of photos taken by Guzy in a corridor outside a courtroom in New York where families were often separated following hearings, sparking emotional scenes.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Much of the money for Star Academy comes from federal funding streams such as TANF, which gives states wide latitude on how to help poor families.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Wealthier families can often afford private preschool tuition, which can average more than $12,000 for 4-year-olds, according to Child Care Aware of America.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Through her, the spirits converted dozens of families in the surrounding area.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock