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families

[fam-uh-leez, fam-leez] / ˈfæm ə liz, ˈfæm liz /


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His posts get millions of views each month, he said, with ambitious young athletes and their families a significant part of the audience.

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

"For the families, this is really, really difficult. We hear from families who can't reach their loved ones on board ships and they're really frantic with worry."

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

“I think we should do more advertising. Because the entire neighborhood will be there, especially the families with kids.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller