family life

noun

: the kind of life a person normally leads when one is married and has children
He enjoys family life.

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The pilot episode introduced viewers to Malcolm and his chaotic family life, including brothers Reese (Justin Berfield) and Dewey (Erik Per Sullivan), as well as their strict mom Lois (Kaczmarek). Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 Set in Manipur, the film follows a young boy seeking to bring his absent father home, threading themes of longing, identity and fractured family life through the landscape of a border town. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026 This is about family life for Malcolm, who spent his childhood caught in the middle of his family’s side-splitting, screwball dysfunction. Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026 Stocking a variety of snacks, including fresh produce and pantry staples, can make busy family life easier. Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for family life

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“Family life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20life. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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