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Recent Examples of extended family
People in these areas often live in extended families.
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Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Most are left under the care of extended family, and in some cases, are separated from their siblings.
—Nathaly Triana, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Irish Families In Savannah The day starts bright and early for all the participants, even earlier for extended families with lots of children that need to be fed and dressed.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
Denham is survived by his wife, Cindy, and two sons, along with many extended family members.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Most are left under the care of extended family, and in some cases, are separated from their siblings.
—Nathaly Triana, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Irish Families In Savannah The day starts bright and early for all the participants, even earlier for extended families with lots of children that need to be fed and dressed.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
Denham is survived by his wife, Cindy, and two sons, along with many extended family members.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for extended family
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“Extended family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended%20family. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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