start a family

idiom

: to begin having children
They want to start a family soon.

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The movie stars Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx as Emily and Matt, a pair of former CIA spies who traded their lives as operatives to start a family. Francesca Gariano, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025 Specifically, the stars want to see Alana and Derrick start a family—the next generation of Chiefs fans. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024 The 2024 report from the website Best Ontario Casino Sites found that this generation is reluctant to start a family due to the rising cost of living, making parenthood seem like a financial burden. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 For those who are concerned about fertility or looking to start a family, experts recommend refraining from smoking and vaping. Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for start a family 

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“Start a family.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20a%20family. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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