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family

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


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Jennifer Cowan, chief executive of Connections for Children, an agency that helps Westside and South Bay families navigate child-care options and subsidies, said losing spots upends family routines.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

The family of Jason Arday have said they are "still coming to terms" with his death in a statement shared at a vigil for the professor in Trafalgar Square.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Perez suffered “significant” blood loss and additional injuries that will require surgery, per an earlier statement from the family, who requested privacy.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Although her family never had any cases, they felt the financial toll of vaccinating an entire flock.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

They hug Joey and treat her like a member of the family, all while working up a plan for Joey’s future.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

“At a time when working families are struggling the most, we need to get creeps out of office,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

"Our nation's bedrock principle of separating church and state means that families and faith communities -- not politicians -- get to decide what role religion plays in children's lives," Kempf said.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

“Our focus is on the families and loved ones of our colleagues who suffered from the attack,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

He added: "Obviously our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and we are all hoping that the other injured parties can pull through."

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Despite that, the list of Black families who are set to move in is long.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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