families

[fam-uh-leez, fam-leez]

noun

1. the plural of family.

Example Sentences

"The brutality of it all impacted me a lot: the sorrow of the families, mothers fainting, pregnant wives, crying, outraged parents," the photographer recalled.

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About a quarter of military families are considered food insecure, and 15% rely on Snap or food pantries, according to the research firm Rand.

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For your plan to be eligible for an HSA, it must have a deductible of at least $1,700 for individual coverage and $3,400 for families, according to Fidelity.

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Many families have spent days unable to contact relatives in the hardest-hit parishes.

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In a statement on Thursday, security minister Dan Jarvis said while he had deep sympathy with the families, "after careful consideration" the government would not commit to an inquiry.

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Related Words

• clan 
• folk 
• group 
• house 
• household 
• people 
• tribe