start a family

idiom

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

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After tying the knot in December 2018, the pair was outspoken about their desire to start a family. Kayla Grant, People.com, 11 July 2025 In Collin's final appearance of the season, episode 11, the two share a tender exchange that unveils the depth of their connection and her decision to use IVF to start a family. Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 11 July 2025 While talking to Us Weekly in May, the pair opened up about wanting to start a family. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025 She got married and decided to start a family, but pregnancy brought a new wave of challenges. Jordan Greene, People.com, 4 June 2025 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 20 Jul. 2025.

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