member of the family

Example Sentences

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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

Each member of the family carried one backpack and one suitcase.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2025

The fire department told local news that a member of the family had told authorities they became sick after eating wild mushrooms that one of them "found in the woods and brought home for dinner".

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2024

Tito Jackson, an original member of the family band the Jackson 5, which launched the career of ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson, has died at 70.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2024

At school he addressed the young teacher as “Master,” but now that Shadrach was so much a member of the family the necessary formalities of a schoolroom were forgotten.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt