- plural of parent.
parents
Example Sentences
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The egg belongs to parents French and Frank, with staff at the zoo saying the chick has already overcome several obstacles to survive - including the heat.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
News agency TT reported that worried parents had gathered outside the school.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Plus, an unlikely real-estate influencer and a house where parents and teens can hang together.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Most parents signing the acceptable-use form have no idea.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
But she’s alone in the dark, with no phone, no food, and no bathroom, and her parents are hours away with no idea that she’s stuck.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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