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families

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

noun

  1. the plural of family.


Example Sentences

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In December, PIF pleaded with wealthy families, fund managers and local businesses to pump more money into Saudi projects, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Several families said they had concerns over care standards as well as the financial issues.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

While families struggled to get their deposits back, business has been booming at Morar headquarters over the past three years.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

As middle-income families cut back on days out, Mellors hopes crowds will still come out in the summer.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Lars told us that there are whole families squashed into attic rooms where they can barely move.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler