mama

Example Sentences

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As the chopper circled Miami, the cameraman explained the purpose of the shoot: “Everybody and their mama wants to know where he’s going to play ball next year.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Her and my mama and my daddy be talking.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“They’re mama bears, and they’re coming out, and they’re going to run for office, and they’re going to become more vocal.”

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

‘You’ve got to take care of mama bear and papa bear first.’

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

“I just remembered,” Anya said, “I told my mama I’d come back and help her with a really tough potion. I can’t go with you.”

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack