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extended family

[ik-sten-did fam-uh-lee, fam lee] / ɪkˈstɛn dɪd ˈfæm ə li, ˈfæm li /
NOUN
parents, children, and relatives
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A member of her extended family faces deportation.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

The 70 family shareholders come back for the company’s annual meeting; the extended family, every five years on the company’s dime.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

"You were failed by each of your parents. You were failed by your extended family," Primm said.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

Lucy wasn't just staff, Lucy was a member of our extended family and was treasured by us, our customers and her colleagues, many of whom became her close friends.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Most of my extended family had already left Rio, but my parents and Adria were still there.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles



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