families
Americannoun
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Leigh Day is now bringing a civil legal claim on behalf of 10 families against the trust which ran the school and the London borough of Waltham Forest.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Among the visitors are young travellers discovering the island for the first time, as well as families including women wearing headscarves, accompanied by their spouses and children in strollers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
The club “stands in solidarity with their families and the international climbing community at this difficult time,” it said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Our schools, our students and families experience real disruptions, including concerns about air quality, health impacts, child care and lost learning opportunities.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
“Hello?” he called, walking to the front desk, where the ditzy receptionist answered phones, checked in families, and located, or failed to locate, packages.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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