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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Here's a look at Savannah Guthrie's family tree.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Many mysteries remain about early plant-eating animals and their place in the family tree.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Sisters Helen, Sylvia and Jeanne, all 70-plus, form the canopy of the family tree; newborn Charlie is the fresh sprig.
—Clare McHugh, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2026
In that time, the Land Cruiser has sold more than 10 million units, and the family tree has grown upwards and outwards, leading to new variants and models.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Many mysteries remain about early plant-eating animals and their place in the family tree.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Sisters Helen, Sylvia and Jeanne, all 70-plus, form the canopy of the family tree; newborn Charlie is the fresh sprig.
—Clare McHugh, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2026
In that time, the Land Cruiser has sold more than 10 million units, and the family tree has grown upwards and outwards, leading to new variants and models.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.
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