in the family

Example Sentences

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Will it give you a higher status in the family?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

"Unfortunately, my dad had died in 1996, but it was still nice to have them back in the family where they belong," he said.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

"I had hoped my daughters would grow up in the family home," she said, wearing a pin showing her village.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Take it from someone who knows — it’s the odd ones out in the family who have the best chance of winning at life.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

If Neda was considered the "good girl" in the family, then my cousin Mitra was the rebellious black sheep.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi