member of the family
Example Sentences
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“Everyone in the house is afraid now, and they’ve started forcing one member of the family to stay awake to protect the house,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
A member of the family said she found them in the bathroom in Arlene's home, eight days after she went missing.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
When that source of income disappears, it is revealed that Gregor’s father has savings, and that each member of the family finds work—something, it seems, they had the power to do all along.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
“It finally came to a point where we decided we’re gonna go on our terms,” said Mark Yordon, the cousin of owner Chrys Chrys, and a member of the family business for roughly 40 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2025
But one member of the family remained voiceless: Henrietta’s daughter, Deborah.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
