families
Americannoun
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The designers said in a note they wanted to "open the wardrobes of the great Sicilian families" and create a dialogue between "the precious and the everyday".
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
For decades, therapists urged families to communicate better and work out differences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Earlier on Saturday, Dolce & Gabbana had scoured the wardrobes of prominent Sicilian families and brought them up to date for their spring/summer 2027 collection.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Lawyers acting for the bereaved families said it was "staggering" the documents came to light at such a late stage in the inquiry's work.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
After we finished making our list he started off with his own two names— families who live near Georgetown, whom he planned to visit after his classes ended for the day.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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