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families

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

noun

  1. the plural of family.


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“California will keep fighting to do right by the families of Southeast Los Angeles.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

The experience helped shape a political career dedicated to improving the lives of working families, particularly coal miners, veterans and children.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

Ultimately, the families say all they want is answers, and for lessons to be learned so that others do not suffer the same ordeal.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Some families double-deposit so they can continue negotiating aid packages through the summer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

Her family is one of only a handful of Black families that live on the north side.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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