families
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Ronald Rabie, 56, said that while seeing the army patrolling the streets makes some difference, as it creates a safer environment for families, this peace is short-lived.
From BBC
If upheld, this order could apply to “tens of thousands of children born every month, “ they said, “devastating families around the country.”
From Los Angeles Times
And the yelling families will deeply identify with this, and the non-yelling families, it might take a minute to understand.
From Los Angeles Times
“It hurts because this World Cup was important for us, for our families, for all of Italy.”
A stock selloff could take the wind out of affluent families’ spending, as higher gas prices push lower-income families over the edge.
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