as in families
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the kingdom's royal kindred actually numbers in the thousands
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Spacious two- and three-bedroom suites are great choices for families, featuring full kitchens and private terraces with ocean views.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
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Also outside of the arena, there will be activities for families and children, such as mini soccer games, inflatables, raffles and giveaways.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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For centuries, Native American tribes lived in the area, growing crops and building earthlodges, a circular home of earth and wood that was the center of family life, housing multiple generations, according to the National Park Service.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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But long before these explorers touched foot on Wyoming’s soil, Native American tribes were already thriving there, living on the land and honoring its sanctity.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Publishers Coolabi Group and Chinese online giant Tencent Video have greenlit the series, adapted from Erin Hunter’s novels about battling clans of feral cats, which have sold more than 90 million copies worldwide.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Our story begins in the winter of that year, as Murashige — along with his wife Chiyoho (Yuriko Yoshitaka) and the small handful of clans loyal to their family — barricade themselves behind the peripets of Arioka Castle and wait for death to arrive at their doorstep.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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The generation that rode cheap college, rising home prices, and the 401(k) revolution into late career was expected to bow out gracefully, freeing up houses and jobs for their kids and grandkids.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Flames were seen coming out of the top of one of the houses as crews tried to put out the fire.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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“Kindreds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindreds. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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