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

Roughly four decades ago, members of the extended family made a journey in the opposite direction.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

As Giovanni’s mental state became less stable in recent years, Frank Perez said he and their extended family tried many avenues to get his son and grandson more help.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

I’m the oldest kid in our whole extended family, so I generally run around keeping the little ones from killing each other, but that day they all got along.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick