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 question is whether the new Atlas makes everyday family life easier without introducing a fresh collection of things to complain about. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 As well as sharing some insight into the Earthshot Prize and his family life, William helped act as a judge for audience members who came up to the stage to tell their funniest stories. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 His retreat to pastoral family life was a necessary step in reconnecting with his own musical talents. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026 Jill’s frenetic comings and goings that week attested to the long-running strains on her personally, dealing with the Bidens’ troubled family life while Joe did his job being president. — Azadeh Moaveni, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2026.

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