Example Sentences

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It also is a cautionary tale for the tens of millions of Americans in stepfamilies.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2025

Data show “nontraditional” families — those made up of single parents, single adults, cohabiting couples and stepfamilies — now outnumber “traditional” nuclear families in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

However, in stepfamilies, insecurities can emerge on all sides.

From The Guardian • May 12, 2018

The plot of “The Juniper Tree” touches blazing questions about stepfamilies, children’s survival, parental damage, male charisma and female surrender.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2018

But to be fairer, let’s compare these 81 respondents with the adult children of heterosexual stepfamilies and single parents.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2012