family tree

Example Sentences

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The research also introduces a revised rhinoceros family tree and suggests that this Arctic species reached North America via a land bridge.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

He joined Team Italy in 2023 to honor his Italian grandfather, then spent the next few years championing the squad to anyone he could find with an Italian branch on their family tree.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

And the number of links and social connections in the sport can build a sprawling curling family tree.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Their goal is to determine exactly which species Little Foot belongs to and where it fits within the broader human family tree.

From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2026

As far as I know, none exist in our family tree.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day