families
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Food delivery persists even as food inflation remains high and many families nationwide struggle to afford groceries.
From Salon
On Monday, after the regional conflict spread to Lebanon, thousands of residents fled villages in the south and, in Beirut, displaced families gathered in the city's Martyrs' Square and on the promenade along the Mediterranean.
From BBC
Reeves said it was the government's duty to "secure our economy against shocks and protect families from the turbulence that we see beyond our borders".
From BBC
The Crown Office said it had undertaken "significant reforms" since Marshall's case and that bereaved families "can expect investigations to be pursued with the vigour and expertise they deserve".
From BBC
Many survivors treated in childhood or young adulthood are working toward finishing school, launching careers, gaining independence, or starting families.
From Science Daily
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