- plural of parent.
parents
Example Sentences
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And the long-term damage—including broken relationships with siblings, grandchildren and parents as they age—is often unanticipated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Their proliferation has raised challenges for police, lawmakers and parents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Brazil introduced a law in March requiring platforms to link the accounts of users aged under-16 to those of their parents, while also requiring platforms to verify users' ages.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
FareShare Sussex & Surrey says some parents are facing extra food costs as children cannot access free school meals over the summer break.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
I could come and live with my aunt in Washington instead of remaining home in Baltimore only if I promised to find employment and to write to my parents once a week.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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