- plural of family.
families
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Besides utility-scale projects, many families and organizations have installed rooftop solar systems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
"There are families all over the world at the moment with nothing and no idea of what's going on," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
And it could pave the way for other families to more easily win income and estate tax audits in Connecticut and elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Eight children were transported to hospitals with minor injuries, and all were released to their families by the end of the day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
So far, all the families have been nice—well, except for the Templetons—but Melanie makes me feel like we’ve known each other for years.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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