paternity
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A DNA test proved his paternity, and he married Bakley in a small ceremony.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
In the Covid summer of 2021, Stokes stepped in for one Test while Root was on paternity leave.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
At the time, she served on OpenAI’s board, and didn’t disclose his paternity until it leaked in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
Notably, studies have shown that paid paternity leave is associated with a reduced risk of maternal postpartum health complications and an increased rate of infants receiving their necessary vaccines on time.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
The blast proved the feasibility of a controlled thermonuclear device so decisively that Teller claimed paternity immediately, wiring back to Los Alamos, “It’s a boy.”
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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It's All in the Family
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UCPS 6th Grade Roots List #8
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