mum

Example Sentences

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Chloe, a single mum who also relies on the pantry, said rising prices have made her anxiety "a lot worse".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

They are entitled to about 20 hours of care a week but outside that, the responsibility falls almost entirely on him and Sophia's mum.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

But when James was born, they both noticed that his "beautiful" brown eyes were very different to those of his biological mum, Beth, and the sperm donor the family had requested.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Ridings, who has dyslexia, says her mum often helps her write down and edit her "stream of consciousness" lyrics.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“Patience, m’lady. Like my old mum likes to say, a watched pot never boils.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood