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familial

[fuh-mil-yuhl, -mil-ee-uhl] / fəˈmɪl yəl, -ˈmɪl i əl /
ADJECTIVE
ancestral
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Ideally, we take those familial lessons to the workplace.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

"This finding highlights the profound value of studying familial diseases and the merit of large-scale genomic datasets, which can reveal rare genetic variations with broader implications for population health."

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

The lawsuit said the footage shows Timberlake “in an acutely vulnerable state” and includes sensitive information, including familial and medical details.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Despite the screwball setup, “The Hitch” is, as much as anything, a moving meditation on loneliness, longing and familial short leashes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

He requested DNA samples of Bobby’s nephews to determine, through their familial heredity, whether the samples taken from the gravesite actually matched Bobby’s DNA.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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