Thus the family forms the root of human relationships, but the city is the flower.

The family formed a strong dynasty of high court officials.

His family troubles and how they were resolved formed a major plot development in the second half of the series.

The family forms the main social unit, with most societal members being related by birth or marriage.

Around the one vine, the family had formed a tight circle.

Church, farming, business, and family formed the focus of the inhabitants' world.

For the more traditional women interviewed in the study, marriage and family form the central component of their early adult years.

In such situations the family immediately formed into a combat unit.

Social standing affects the way in which families form.

Marriage and the family form the basis for human rights, as does the right to life.