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godfather

[god-fah-ther] / ˈgɒdˌfɑ ðər /
NOUN
sponsor
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KAT even had a cameo in the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, which is like the Godfather œuvre for the NYC fashion media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

In 1984, Mario Puzo published "The Sicilian", which is not a sequel to "The Godfather," but a standalone narrative about the Sicilian hero Salvatore Giuliano.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

All this brings to mind a famous scene in “The Godfather Part II.”

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

There are many reasons why “The Godfather Part III” didn’t work.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Armand was right—I did sound like Pacino from The Godfather.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini




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