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parent

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


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But the investigator failed to speak with one of the victims and his parents, as well as key witnesses, prosecutors allege in the motion.

From Los Angeles Times

Joe Bennett's parents, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, were on a trip around the world when they were arrested by Iranian authorities in January last year and charged with spying.

From BBC

Americans, especially parents, have been left with conflicting information and confusion.

From Barron's

You can put characters in ridiculous situations, and we just accept it — like, of course, they’re going to pretend they’re married and stay at his parents’ house.

From Salon

"Sometimes parents go to the protests and don't come back," she said.

From BBC