families
Americannoun
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
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