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family

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


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Physician groups such as the American Academy of Family Physicians argue that healthcare workers who aren’t medical doctors shouldn’t be practicing without physician oversight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

In data from April 2022 to September 2023, 16 percent of abortions in the U.S. were done via telehealth, according to data by the Society of Family Planning.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

“We expect some of the hottest segments to lose momentum. Semiconductors as a group are showing signs of some bubbly behavior,” said Jimmy Chang, chief investment officer with the Rockefeller Global Family Office.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

A YouGov opinion poll last month found 64% supported the monarchy, but only 53% thought the Royal Family represented good value for money.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Would he realize right away that I was no longer hidden in his parents’ closet, using his queen of hearts to mark my place in The Swiss Family Robinson?

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez




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