paternal

Example Sentences

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Few know her real name, María Harfuch Hidalgo, whose paternal surname reflects her Lebanese ancestry.

From Los Angeles Times

King said he grew up with a family story that his father's biological father - King's apparent paternal grandfather - was a man named Elvin Hunt, who was part Cherokee.

From BBC

“He exemplifies profound paternal investment, fostering their potential amid global challenges, surpassing most historical figures in active involvement despite scale,” the AI chatbot wrote.

From Salon

Her paternal great grandmother Isola started going by the more commonplace Irene when she emigrated from Italy to Canada, and now the bright and pragmatic redhead has reclaimed the moniker.

From Seattle Times

The advertisements have shifted away from hunting and moved toward using guns for masculinity and to become more “paternal” as the family protector.

From Scientific American