familial

Example Sentences

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The eight episodes were a loud adrenaline rush of curse words and familial trauma, which involves cousins who aren’t really cousins and unpaid debts to a powerful uncle.

From Los Angeles Times

"These problems are exacerbated in countries where there is more societal and familial discrimination," says Timothy Hildebrandt, an associate professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

From BBC

The young girl was turned over to familial custody while the driver was detained on charges of drug smuggling.

From Washington Times

The FBI submitted DNA found at the Moscow crime scene to one or more public genealogy databases to establish familial ties to the alleged perpetrator, according to newly released court records.

From Seattle Times

As time passes, a series of emotional familial discoveries — from affairs to death — expose complex characters and bring the audience in.

From Los Angeles Times