in the family

Example Sentences

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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

As boldly charismatic as Caballero appeared on stage, his path to performing in the family circus was hardly clear-cut.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

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

He has lived in the riverside town for many years, and still resides in the family home he shared with his late wife Jane and their two children.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

“We were in House Beautiful last year, and the Home section of the Times the year before that. Not quite what I’d pick myself, but Kathy’s the decorator in the family, y’know.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt