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[pair-uhnt, par-] / ˈpɛər ənt, ˈpær- /


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The boost from that could drive a rerating for the parent company’s Singapore stock, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Now Meta Platforms, the parent company of the world’s most popular social networks, faces another big moment of reckoning.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Michael Francis, Old Navy’s chief customer officer and former Target CMO, has been named the next chief executive of the label, according to parent company Gap.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Working with close relatives, whether that's a sibling or a parent, or someone else is almost always a higher risk approach, says Beeching.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

The atmosphere in the cafeteria is festive, with two long tables filled with snacks that parent volunteers brought.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

Many parents across the US see the restrictions as helpful, but are still sceptical.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

Logadarrsiny Raman, 26, from Malaysia, said she lost contact with her parents, aunt and uncle, who were on a pilgrimage.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

I shouldn’t judge my parents for embracing a tool that helps them stay relevant, but I will.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Since then, the two have joined forces in both life and art; they are a married couple, as well as parents and close collaborators on film projects.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

I hop into my seat at the front of the bus as he starts yelling about the last two hours of our trek and to let our parents know now so they can coordinate pickups.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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