loco
Example Sentences
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Coaches often serve in loco parentis, guiding a developing prospect not only through training and tournaments but also the awkward riddles of growing up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
"The loco pilot, on observing the herd of elephants, applied emergency brakes. However, elephants dashed with the train," he said.
From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025
Near Pike Place Market is Musubi Kai, doing Pacific Island rice bowls like poke and loco moco along with a dozen riffs on Spam musubi.
From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024
He was also asked about his understanding of the term "in loco parentis", namely having responsibilities for children in the absence of their parents or guardians.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2024
“El viejo loco rambles on. I am tired, Esperanza. You are right. But I’ll rest soon. It’s been a good life. Raise him well, nieta.”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
