father

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In those cases, whether an allele is active can depend on whether it was inherited from the mother or the father rather than whether it is dominant or recessive.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Would I owe capital-gains tax based on the increase in value since my father gifted me the stock?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The water safety event was held in memory of her father, Des who founded the swim school 30 years ago.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

When Donald Trump was 13, his father caught him with a hidden cache of switchblades.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

‘Before he died,’ said Torak, ‘my father made me swear an oath. To find the Mountain, or die trying.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver