papa

Example Sentences

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In June, his twin sons transferred to his alma mater from a Detroit prep school with hopes of making their papa proud and lifting the town’s spirit.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Hebel characterized Morrison as “very much like a papa bear, a protector” who was very close to Sheina, his only child.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

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

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

To me, and everyone else in my family, he’s always been papa.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

Our mama and papa took us on a vacation to Vermont the day after Baby Emma left so that we wouldn’t miss her too much.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince