mum

Example Sentences

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Armed police escorted Mason out of the airport with his dad, mum Gemma, 36, and his one-year-old sister, Ariella.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Her mum cared for her nan, who lived with her when she was younger.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

"They fight so hard every day to just keep going and keep going," Bethany and Amber's mum said.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Law enforcement in San Diego has been mum about the possibility of charging parents in the Islamic center shooting, but defense attorney Elmira Yousufi raised the possibility to Fox 5, a local news station.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

“Conor,” his mum snapped, so harshly it seemed to surprise them both.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness