in a family way
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She added: "Rob showed people in a human way and in a family way how MND affects someone".
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2024
“When you do that, there’s no reason at all why you can’t enjoy the holidays in a family way, the way we’ve traditionally done it all along,” Dr. Fauci said.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 17, 2021
It sent her coupons for maternity wear and baby items, much to the consternation of her parents, who had no idea their daughter was in a family way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2020
About three months ago, the pair of eagles, at least 5 years old and possibly in a family way, were spotted ferrying sticks to the top of the lofty tower.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 21, 2015
Many thanks for his kind hospitality--may We also be able To see at our table Himself, and enjoy, in a family way, His good company down-stairs at no distant day!
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4 by Hamilton Wright Mabie
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