Examples of family tree in a Sentence
A framed family tree hung on the wall.
his family tree includes writers, musical composers, and other notables in the arts
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When Omicron swept the globe in late 2021, genetic testing picked up five primary branches of its family tree.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The Oscar-winning actress and former Vogue editor-in-chief are related, according to an analysis of family trees and public records done by DNA testing company Ancestry.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Art Rooney and the Birth of the Steelers On the other side of the family tree stands Art (1901–1988), who established the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1933 and remained closely involved with the franchise and the league until his death in 1988.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Look through your family tree for inspiration, or even check public directories for gender-neutral last names.
—Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The Oscar-winning actress and former Vogue editor-in-chief are related, according to an analysis of family trees and public records done by DNA testing company Ancestry.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Art Rooney and the Birth of the Steelers On the other side of the family tree stands Art (1901–1988), who established the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1933 and remained closely involved with the franchise and the league until his death in 1988.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Look through your family tree for inspiration, or even check public directories for gender-neutral last names.
—Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for family tree
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“Family tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20tree. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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