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families

American  
[fam-uh-leez, fam-leez] / ˈfæm ə liz, ˈfæm liz /

noun

  1. the plural of family.


Example Sentences

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The families she interviewed make money from ad revenue on YouTube or Creator Reward Program from TikTok, in addition to brand partnerships.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Meerkats, too, grow their families differently under different conditions.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

In his message, he assured the people of Tenerife: “You will not encounter them. Your families will not encounter them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

But a switch to solar has brought down costs and allowed families to operate the pans for longer.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Fortunately, I am here with Teresita, and we are staying with two different families who live next to each other.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar