dad

Example Sentences

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"We want to learn from our fathers, whether it's mistakes or otherwise and really lean into what it means to be a dad today."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Instead, the sessions grew into an entirely new project, “Bernarr.,” a self-titled offering named in honor of his dad, whom he shares a name with.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“My dad is 81 and mom is 70,” he said, adding that he can see the day coming soon when the power-of-attorney documents they have set up are going to be put to use.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

My dad was the youngest of seven siblings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Jonah barely stopped himself from giving an answer that would have sounded like his dad: “Because the government is set up to serve the people. Not to ruin kids’ lives by making them move.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix