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father

[fah-ther] / ˈfɑ ðər /




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Willetts' father told the BBC his son had made a "mistake".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Anant’s father, Mukesh — who is worth an estimated $90 billion and lives in a 27-story home — came to Washington, D.C., for Trump’s second inauguration, posing with the president at a private reception.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Zuckerman started his company “by accident” after his father died from leukemia.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

One of Roberto Ruano Ortega’s most vivid memories with his father was watching Pelé at the 1970 World Cup from the stands of Azteca Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

These children, this mother and father, might be ordered to the back of a truck.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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