in the family
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His children are deeply involved in the family business as well.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026
Although they come from Pakistani heritage, albinism runs in the family - both of her parents, all six of their children, herself, and various other relatives have the genetic condition.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Jayawardhana traces his interest in space to when he was 4, walking in the family garden as his late father, Somapala, pointed to the moon and told him people had walked on its surface.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Although he grew up in a close family in San Mateo, Calif., his three older sisters loved teasing “Little Tommy” that he was the worst athlete in the family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Thankfully, Dad was still tucked away in the family room, focused on the laptop.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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