father figure

Example Sentences

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Army colonel Lee Shaw, her team’s father figure, in the monster realm they call Axis Mundi.

From Salon

The politically and socially powerful Horace Greeley became a friend, advisor, and father figure.

From Literature

But this strong father figure is also punitive in nature; they want to earn his approval to avoid being punished.

From Salon

"She was looking for a father figure to speak to and confide in and from whom to get guidance," the tribunal said.

From BBC

According to the suit, Mayweather considered Haymon to be a “father figure and relied on him to manage virtually all aspects of his finances and contracts.”

From Los Angeles Times