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father

[fah-ther] / ˈfɑ ðər /




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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

Henderson spent years making a two-and-a-half hour round trip with his father from Whitehaven to Carlisle United's academy, while Trafford was raised on his family's farm near Cockermouth.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

One of his earliest memories was his father telling him, “You have to get an education and get out of here,” he said in a 1997 interview with The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Fa’s mother had been Seal Clan; his father had been Wolf Clan.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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