families

Example Sentences

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The two families with a long history of antagonism between them are vaguely costumed as either dark forces of oppression or their victims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Northern Ireland's mental health champion Professor Siobhan O'Neill said that by sharing her son's story, Denise will help other families.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

He felt families were given an "impossible choice" – either sign up for medical treatment or face "suspicion and ostracism just for asking to slow things down".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

California families learned the Justice Department was pursuing their medical records only after NYU Langone Health disclosed it had received a criminal subpoena May 7 in Fort Worth, Texas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Once we’re in position, we wave to our families, who are standing together with their posters ready.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison