extended family

Example Sentences

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It brings groups of foster families together so they can provide advice, support and respite care for each other, like an extended family.

From BBC

He also grew up in New Orleans, and often traveled that same countryside while visiting his extended family in nearby Belle Rose.

From The Wall Street Journal

Americans are more likely than people in other countries to move frequently and live far from extended family.

From Science Daily

Now the women describe themselves as extended family.

From BBC

“Foster placement. Or sometimes extended family checks you out.”

From Literature