as in households
those who live as a family in one house
their extended family includes a grandmother and widowed aunt
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Alex Wong | Getty Images Swelling health insurance premiums will likely have many consequences for households, according to health policy experts.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
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But while pains de garde can be eaten all week long, baguettes go stale quickly, leading to significant waste in French households.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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DiDonato has appeared on catwalks for major fashion houses and has featured in publications such as Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Events across the region are taking place all day at schools, local businesses, houses of worship and burned down local landmarks in various stages of rebuilding.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Extended families.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended%20families. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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