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parental

[puh-ren-tl] / pəˈrɛn tl /


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Because many interviewees spoke fondly of parental or mentor figures, Hyodol was created as a grandchild-like companion designed to "love its users unconditionally," Kim said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

As Ms. Carr shows, the parental perspective of what is happening may not impinge upon what siblings think is happening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Tianna and Nikki finally found a donor they felt safe with on a co-parenting website and created a contract so that all parties were aware of their plans for contact and parental rights.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“Sonja Shaw pulled out an impressive primary win as an unabashed parental rights advocate while successfully running her local school district,” Christensen said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Then two new daughter strands are made on the two parental templates, thereby forming two DNA molecules identical to the original molecule.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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