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familial

[fuh-mil-yuhl, -mil-ee-uhl] / fəˈmɪl jəl, -ˈmɪl i əl /
ADJECTIVE
ancestral
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If you do become trustee, you must follow the trust terms and act in your niece’s best interests — and resist being the receptacle for endless familial requests.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

But the long history of spousal and familial succession in Congress also means we also have plenty of examples of how Graham might behave in her brother’s stead.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2026

China is the first major jurisdiction to introduce specific rules targeting immersive AI tools that simulate romantic or familial bonds.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

It's a charming palate cleanser after the familial drama of the album's final third.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

“Come on,” Juanita begged me, inching herself toward the familial scene before us.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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