in a family way

She added: "Rob showed people in a human way and in a family way how MND affects someone".

“When you do that, there’s no reason at all why you can’t enjoy the holidays in a family way, the way we’ve traditionally done it all along,” Dr. Fauci said.

It sent her coupons for maternity wear and baby items, much to the consternation of her parents, who had no idea their daughter was in a family way.

Mrs. didn’t like it but he said, “Marva, you’re in a family way. You need to rest. We’ll be right back.”

I slipped out the back of the wagon and moved close enough to catch the end of what he said, “— God-fearing folk around here. Nothing vulgar or heretical. We had a double handful of trouble with the last troupe that came through here, two fights, folks missing their laundry, and one of Branston’s daughters got herself in a family way.”