family business
noun
: a business owned or operated by one's family
She joined the family business after graduating from college.
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For the Ronettes, superstardom was a family business.
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Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
While learning the technical aspects of floor safety testing through the family business founded by his father, Sotter viewed much of the work through an operational lens.
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
For Rohrman, whose family business made its name in the Chicago area with his late grandfather’s low–budget TV commercials, listing his autos on Amazon may be the sales pitch of the future.
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Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
When his dad suddenly dies, Andy tries to take his place in the family business by tightening ties with the town’s drug kingpin.
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Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
23 June 2026
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Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
While learning the technical aspects of floor safety testing through the family business founded by his father, Sotter viewed much of the work through an operational lens.
—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
For Rohrman, whose family business made its name in the Chicago area with his late grandfather’s low–budget TV commercials, listing his autos on Amazon may be the sales pitch of the future.
—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
When his dad suddenly dies, Andy tries to take his place in the family business by tightening ties with the town’s drug kingpin.
—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for family business
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“Family business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20business. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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