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Family events and life stages

Talk about life stages, family relationships and major family events.

A2B1B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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birth

noun · 3 examples
  1. The family celebrated the birth of their daughter.
  2. Her weight at birth was three kilograms.
  3. We sent flowers after the birth.

childhood

noun · 3 examples
  1. She spent her childhood near the sea.
  2. This game reminds me of my childhood.
  3. They have been friends since childhood.

youth

noun · 3 examples
  1. He traveled a lot in his youth.
  2. She remembers her youth with affection.
  3. During his youth, music was his main interest.

marriage

noun · 3 examples
  1. Their marriage has lasted thirty years.
  2. Trust is important in a marriage.
  3. They celebrated the first year of their marriage.

bride

noun · 3 examples
  1. The bride carried a small bouquet.
  2. Everyone stood when the bride entered.
  3. The photographer spoke to the bride before the ceremony.

sibling

noun · 3 examples
  1. Do you have a younger sibling?
  2. Each child came with a parent or sibling.
  3. My oldest sibling lives abroad.

spouse

noun · 3 examples
  1. Employees may bring a spouse to the dinner.
  2. Her spouse works at the hospital.
  3. Please enter the name of your spouse.

widow

noun · 3 examples
  1. She became a widow at sixty.
  2. The widow shared memories of her husband.
  3. A neighbor helps the widow with her garden.

divorce

noun · 3 examples
  1. They agreed to a divorce.
  2. The divorce became final last month.
  3. She moved house after the divorce.

adoption

noun · 3 examples
  1. The adoption was completed in June.
  2. They learned about adoption from a family counselor.
  3. The child joined the family through adoption.

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