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fatherhood

[fah-ther-hood] / ˈfɑ ðərˌhʊd /
NOUN
paternity
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Brace yourself for “Remake,” Ross McElwee’s magnificent story of fatherhood and filmmaking forced askew.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

“I don’t know if there is a secret,” he told People magazine about of his views on fatherhood.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

He adopted a kinder, more family-friendly public persona while also embracing fatherhood - he has three children via surrogacy.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

During a 2019 appearance on “The Jonathan Ross Show,” Payne opened up about fatherhood and spending time with Bear after the singer and Cole had called it quits.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

Not that your father wasn’t a nice guy and all, but he wasn’t up to fatherhood.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood


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