extended family
Example Sentences
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"We did not evolve to raise children with as little extended family and community support as most American parents have now," says Dr. Barish, a Fellow of the American Psychological Association.
From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026
They’re also at times footing the bill for their extended family.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
He remarried when I was 12, and I spent weekends with him and his new wife in the city and idyllic summers with extended family in Illinois.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
She also recommended creating a caregiving plan early, involving siblings or extended family when possible, and protecting time for the marriage itself.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
She grew closer to Miriam Mann and her family, the two women and their children becoming like one large extended family, often taking advantage of the many activities available on the Hampton Institute campus.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
