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family

[fam-uh-lee, fam-lee] / ˈfæm ə li, ˈfæm li /


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Applying for jobs in an unfamiliar city where they may not have friends or family may be daunting for many new grads.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Even given the grim mortality statistics of their day, some of the Founders suffered disproportionately from family health challenges, and these personal tragedies likely made them receptive to medical innovations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

In a statement, Swalwell has said he is "deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgement I've made in my past".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

More than 80% of those with a will, trust, healthcare proxy or financial power of attorney said they’d know what to do if a family member died.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Your family left that town weeks ago, cardboard boxes stuffed in the back of the Camry.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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