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parent

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


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"Some people think that because a parent or grandparent had osteoarthritis, they will develop it too," Cheng said.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

No one will admit it on the parent chat, but by a certain point of the season, there is no more beloved tournament than the canceled tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Her father, Alan “Skip” Panettiere, worked for New York City’s fire department and was the parent she leaned on for emotional support.

From Salon Aug. 19, 2026

Fox News is available to subscribers of Fox One, parent company Fox Corporation’s streaming platform that offers its broadcast network and cable channels for $19.99 a month.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

Anywhere farther than that, they had to be driven by a parent or Hannah.

From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene

Sara El-Khawas and her parents Hassan El-Khawas, 55, and Zeina Alayn, 37, are believed to have gone into the water near Shoreham Fort in West Sussex on Tuesday, according to Sussex Police.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

No matter how ridiculous it all is, when I hear other parents talk about competing clubs and leagues, I get paranoid that I’m doing it all wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

“For the remaining costs, most parents use a combination of funding sources with 48% of funds coming from savings and income, 23% from loans, and 2% from relatives and friends,” he adds.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

Before the trial began, the company denied the allegations, insisting it had worked with parents, experts and law enforcement to incorporate safeguards for children.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

“I’ve never met your parents, but I think I love them,” I reply with a smirk.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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