as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the wedding joined the two tribes together
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Recent Examples of tribe
The tribe also toured the old power generating station handed to them by PacificCorp, the last owner of the dams.
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Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Finally, as Chairwoman Tanya Lewis said, the tribe wrote letters begging the government for some land.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Full Story Kroger to pay nearly $1.4 billion to settle opioid lawsuit claims
Supermarket chain Kroger has finalized a nearly $1.4 billion agreement to settle the majority of the claims made by states, counties and Native American tribes that accused the company of helping fuel the opioid epidemic.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Oman still has a handful of Bedouin tribes, amounting to around 3,000 desert dwellers, who live a Nomadic lifestyle.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Finally, as Chairwoman Tanya Lewis said, the tribe wrote letters begging the government for some land.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Full Story Kroger to pay nearly $1.4 billion to settle opioid lawsuit claims
Supermarket chain Kroger has finalized a nearly $1.4 billion agreement to settle the majority of the claims made by states, counties and Native American tribes that accused the company of helping fuel the opioid epidemic.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Oman still has a handful of Bedouin tribes, amounting to around 3,000 desert dwellers, who live a Nomadic lifestyle.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribe
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Nearly $1 billion in donations have poured in, much coming from corporations such as Apple and the Total energy group, and prominent French lineages, including the Bettencourt Meyers family of L’Oréal, the Pinaults of Kering, and the Arnaults of LVMH.Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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The royal was joined by members of Monaco’s royal family for the occasion, including her nine-year-old twins, Jacques and Gabriella, and husband of 13 years, Prince Albert II. Related Articles For the occasion, Princess Charlene opted for a pop of color, wearing a lilac pastel pantsuit.Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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As these developments intensify, the Chenoweth clan is forced to shelter with their neighbors.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Rejoining the cast are the likes of Cillian Murphy, Stephen Graham and Sophie Rundle, who played Ada, sister to Oscar-winner Murphy’s Birmingham clan leader Tommy Shelby.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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In 1974, Congress agreed to refurbish the Naval Observatory house as the vice president's home.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
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Kidman has a close relationship with Balenciaga, having been named a brand ambassador for the fashion house late last year, joining Isabelle Huppert, Michelle Yeoh and Kim Kardashian.Hannah Malach, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Tribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribe. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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