extended family
Example Sentences
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They’re also at times footing the bill for their extended family.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Much of her extended family was murdered by the Germans, but “the investment in Holocaust education has been a huge mistake,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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
It feels a little like a reunion, with everyone a part of the extended family.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
My extended family is here, too—crying cousins, tearful aunts, stoic uncles.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
