families
Americannoun
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Supporters say fire survivors shouldn’t owe hefty taxes when selling burned-out lots, arguing the break offers basic fairness for families facing insurance shortfalls and steep rebuilding costs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Many households are made up of families whose members have mixed legal statuses, including some who have lived in the area for generations.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
Many of her friends were now focused on raising families and travelling with partners and children.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
These disabilities can reduce household income, increase healthcare costs and push already vulnerable farming families deeper into poverty.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
Because Japan and Germany are allies, Japan periodically sends prisoners to live with German families, who are sometimes called “sponsors.”
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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