friends and relatives
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Cuban migrants in Curitiba recount horror stories of friends and relatives who sold their homes to reach the U.S., only to be deported and returned to the island with nothing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Lopez was joined by several friends and relatives for the celebration, including her 18-year-old twins, Max and Emme, whom she shares with her former spouse, Marc Anthony.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
She and another person named in the federal charging documents allegedly diverted funds from a Fema contract to friends and relatives, who donated the money back to her campaign as purported personal contributions, prosecutors said.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
Phones pinged with constant texts from friends and relatives watching the news around the world.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2026
Zeitoun had picked up and dropped off friends and relatives at the station a handful of times over the years.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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