dad

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"Those early years were bit parts, chorus lines, lots of rejection... but my dear dad always reminded me that perseverance furthers, that was his motto."

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Back when he was in first grade, Bennett feigned illness so he could get sent home and spend some time with his dad, whom he hadn’t seen in two weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

I watch a little boy and his dad cooking dinner—irresistible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Kraus, who used to blog about vacations on a budget and home renovations, has become so busy that her husband quit his job as a construction worker to be a stay-at-home dad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

“He said he was going to beg your dad to adopt him.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam