families

Example Sentences

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The purpose of high-school sports changed overnight for many athletes and their families.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Immigrants lived near the mission, and esteemed Spanish Mexican families lived in large mansions around the churches that dot Old Town in the mid-19th century — many came post-Spanish-Mexican wars.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

“With the cost of nursing homes and senior care, more families are looking at other options.”

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

“One out of four families skip meals to pay for diapers.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

For thirty years she had worked as a governess in wealthy families and she continually compared our behavior with that of the young ladies and gentlemen she was used to.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom