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families

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


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Tourists now pack some cemeteries, competing with families for space.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

In its March earnings call, CEO Beekhuizen said the company would once again focus on families with kids.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

Supporters say fire survivors shouldn’t owe hefty taxes when selling burned-out lots, arguing the break offers basic fairness for families facing insurance shortfalls and steep rebuilding costs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

Many households are made up of families whose members have mixed legal statuses, including some who have lived in the area for generations.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026

It’s a Monday, but schools and stores are closed for the celebration, so everyone in the neighborhood is heading to the parade—Greek, Armenian, and Muslim families, along with a few Spanish Jewish families like ours.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar


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