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Recent Examples of extended family
Earlier in his testimony, Mead explained his approach to dealing with Kay’s issues were also based on his experience with an extended family member who had mood swings due to prescription drugs.
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Sean Emery, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
And some of them continued to work for you — became part of your extended family.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Please keep his wife Sarah, their children, my parents and extended family in your prayers.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
Most of us are supporting more than just ourselves – kids, elderly parents, sometimes extended family too.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extended family
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Those moments help policymakers understand how decisions made in Annapolis affect daily life — from employment opportunities to household budgets.—
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Barmore was charged with one count of assault and battery on a family or household member.—
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
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Video from the fire department showed crews pouring water on the house fire at 110th and State on Tuesday morning.—
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“Extended family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended%20family. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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