in the family

Example Sentences

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Victor Dallin III, who goes by Vic, lives in Philadelphia, and followed his grandfather into aviation—although flying seemed to skip a generation in the family since Dallin himself warned his son against it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

An artwork plundered by the Nazis from the world-famous Goudstikker collection has surfaced in the family of a notorious SS collaborator in the Netherlands, Dutch art detective Arthur Brand told AFP Monday.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

It would help him pay off debt and keep the farm in the family, he said.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Her passion for real estate runs in the family.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

“He was soon a great favorite in the family, and gradually filled the void made in all our hearts by the loss of the brother and son.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling