mum
Example Sentences
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My mum was substitute-teaching English and one of her schoolbooks was “Lord of the Flies.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
But he said "you won't believe it mum - the poem you wrote about me came up in the paper".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The jury was told Stefania had wanted to "let her mum go" after both women experienced a deterioration in their mental health.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Walker and Gibson are mum about who else might show up during the concert, but they promised that audiences driving in from L.A. will find the trip down to Orange County worth it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
“A sword for you too, Sam? Well, I don’t know about that. Your mum and dad might not want you going about armed to the teeth.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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