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papa

[pah-puh, puh-pah] / ˈpɑ pə, pəˈpɑ /
NOUN
father
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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The drop in performance has been driven by intensifying competition from revival chains like Domino's, Papa John's, and Little Caesars.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Yum has said it would close around 250 underperforming U.S. units this year, joining Papa John’s International in closing restaurants in response to the sector’s challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Acoustic Christmas had several bands that hit quite a while ago: Papa Roach, All-American Rejects, Evanescence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Pizza brands like Papa John’s and Pizza Hut that bought NFTs for promotional purposes likewise failed to see their value appreciate.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

Papa laughed and said, “I’ve always figured that a man can do almost anything if he puts his mind to it and doesn’t ever give up.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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