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family

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


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Karen told the programme that she does not know who shared the video online but it was not Rachel or anyone in their family.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The no-frills airline requires at least one parent to sit with children aged two to 11 during a flight, but that means they must pay for what it calls a "mandatory family seat".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“I loved how she prioritized family and getting married young—just going against the pressure of society around us,” McGrath said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Taylor lived long enough to see the first seven years of the charter’s efforts and became a Green Dot enthusiast, according to a letter signed by 11 family members.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

They come back a few times each year for weddings, funerals, powwows, and other family gatherings.

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




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