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parent

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


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It said other airlines offered to seat children next to a parent or guardian without a fee, or allocate seats together automatically during booking for free.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Sycamore took control of Boots last year through the acquisition of parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

A world-famous pottery firm says it has been acquired by a group of investors following the closure of its parent firm.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Their show requires massive audience bleed-in from the NFL, on which the parent spends more in a day than “60 Minutes” generates in a year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Having a parent with the Gift is not as great as it should be.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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