families

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Monday, who served in the Marine Corps reserves during his major league career, has used the flag to raise money for veterans and their families, but he never has loaned it for a long-term exhibition.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

During her tenure, Rabbi Israel helped the congregation grow from just over 30 families to nearly 100 during her time there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

He is serving more families and less people coming in drunk after a night out, as "people can't afford it".

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“Evidence suggests that when families have supportive infrastructure around them, they’re more likely to have the children they want to have,” Erin Erenberg, co-founder and CEO of Chamber of Mothers, told Salon.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

As usual, I’m alone with Mamá, since my two brothers and my sister, who are much older than me, now live with families of their own.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar