families

Example Sentences

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“They’re stupid people, they know it, their families know it, and everyone else knows it, too!” he wrote.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

“But we will if that’s what it takes to ensure our families can survive, and our students have all the support they need — inside and outside the classroom.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The Wall Street Journal reported last month that Paris-based Pernod and Brown-Forman had been discussing a mostly stock deal and that the families behind both companies would retain significant stakes after the transaction closed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

They create financial stability by helping families avoid racking up credit-card debt when costs rise, unexpected expenses come up or people lose their jobs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

So far, all the families have been nice—well, except for the Templetons—but Melanie makes me feel like we’ve known each other for years.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller