family way
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of family way
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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She added: "Rob showed people in a human way and in a family way how MND affects someone".
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024
The "family way," you see, involves rarely, if ever, interacting with one's children.
From Salon • May 22, 2023
When the call finally came, however, she had to inform the powers-that-be that she was in the family way.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2021
Except to say we will get through this my way — the family way.
From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2015
"Look, this is not my problem. You all can sort out your family squabbles and leave my family way out of it."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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