fatherly

Example Sentences

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It was something the squad appreciated, a fatherly touch of reminding them of what they have achieved together.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

It’s my fatherly nudge to do something that they’re a little nervous or apprehensive about, like the double black diamond or even trying a new food.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

But when you consider current headlines, a thoughtful leader engaging with thorny issues from a place of psychological honesty, social integrity and fatherly love could almost count as fantasy.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

Harbour, as Jim Hopper, takes on a fatherly role to protect her, which can cause tensions between their characters as she tries to lead as normal a life as she can with her friends.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

Suddenly Jack smiled and slipped back into his fatherly role.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison