raise a family
idiom
: to have and bring up children
She raised a family before she went to college.
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Arizona is among the most desirable states to live in, with many cities and towns being named top spots to raise a family or retire.
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Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Other Ohio and Kentucky communities rank for best places to buy a house and raise a family.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Arizona cities named best for retirees Arizona isn't just a top place to raise a family; it's also been named among the best places for retirees.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025
This initiative is just one part of our broader commitment to make New York City the best place to raise a family.
—Suzanne Miles-Gustave, New York Daily News, 13 July 2025
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Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Other Ohio and Kentucky communities rank for best places to buy a house and raise a family.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Arizona cities named best for retirees Arizona isn't just a top place to raise a family; it's also been named among the best places for retirees.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025
This initiative is just one part of our broader commitment to make New York City the best place to raise a family.
—Suzanne Miles-Gustave, New York Daily News, 13 July 2025
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“Raise a family.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raise%20a%20family. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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