families
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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"Home clubs need to have a vibrant section to create an atmosphere but equally there are new fans, neutrals and families."
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The current court fight centers on an immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas, run by the private prison company CoreCivic, where the vast majority of children and families in immigration custody are held.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The expense of graduation is keenly felt by many students and their families with costs ranging from transport and accommodation to clothing and photographs, says Tom Allingham of budgeting advice site Save The Student.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Following criticism last June, the Dodgers barred federal immigration agents from the team's massive stadium parking lot and committed $1 million to help families of immigrants "impacted by recent events in the region."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
A new gold Flash appears right after: families, glued to the TV as they wait with bated breath and watch the news.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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