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as in clan
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the Adams family made remarkable contributions to American life for more than two centuries
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as in kind
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
the flute, the clarinet, the oboe, and other members of the woodwind family
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Recent Examples of family
Some had their family dinners there together while others would bring in their first dates.
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Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
In California, roughly 3% of single-family homes are owned by holders of at least 10 properties, according to the California Research Bureau.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Poo-Pourri Pocket Toilet Spray 3-pack Last spring, my in-laws rented a passenger van and took us on a family trip, with all of us staying in the same Airbnb.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Bombarded by Hallmark holiday movies and TV ads of picture-perfect families in matching pajamas only heightens the pressure, Cassano said.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
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The documentary follows the chief through the months leading up to his inauguration, an event that draws more than 300 people from around the world representing Scotland’s ancient clans.—
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Escarole is a chicory, the clan that includes radicchio, endive and frisée.—
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Under that proposal, liquor stores, vape shops, pawn shops and payday lenders would have to be 1,000 feet from an existing business of the same kind, either in a direct line or through an intersection.—
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In 2023, the Manteca Chief of Police crafted a first-of-its-kind local ordinance specifically to stop swerving.—
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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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Environmental groups and the tribe are pursuing litigation against the federal and state governments over the site, which the groups say was rushed to completion without any opportunity for public comment or environmental review as required by NEPA.—
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But a landmark land claims settlement in 1980 exempted Maine from federal Indian gaming laws, which has prevented the tribes from opening casinos on their lands.—
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To monitor how the tax revenue is being spent, periodic audits for each of the three categories of uses will be required, with the first of those due in 2029.—
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This is the only new Bilt card that offers bonus rewards categories.—
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In terms of fond memories, most folks pointed to Trae’s delightful antics during that playoff series against the Knicks in 2021.—
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That may be good news for the upper-rung folks.—
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Israeli attacks weakened Iran’s regional armed proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollahwhile US strikes dealt significant damage to the country’s nuclear program, which the government spent billions to develop.—
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The Associated Press reported that the grim discovery underscores the tactics used by criminal groups competing for control of territory and trafficking routes, especially along the country’s coastline.—
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Around 10 million viewers tuned in to see what was happening with the Loud family, proving that real families could be as compelling as the fictional ones presented in the two decades since television programming became a mainstay in American households.—
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Routine cleaning typically includes sweeping, vacuuming, or mopping around major household appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, and washers and dryers.—
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“Family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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