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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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Set against the backdrop of New Orleans’ vibrant yet dangerous streets, the series introduces a new branch of the Duncan family tree.
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Word History
First Known Use
1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Family tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20tree. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
family tree
noun2
: a diagram showing family relationships
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