family tree
Example Sentences
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Around 2017, family leaders created the Wolf Pen Branch entity to bring order to a family tree that has many branches and has grown to about 180 living descendants, including spouses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
"The more we learn about our ancestors and close fossil relatives, the more we realize how complex and non-linear our family tree is," Dr. Towle said.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
“Any family tree is going to be filled with colors,” Marshall added.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
Strangers don’t need to know your whole family tree, which is the first way asking for free advice differs from paying a professional.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Joseph wasn’t sure what he was expecting ... a typed biography, perhaps, or a family tree, but it was neither of those things.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
