son

Example Sentences

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Donohoo said she ran into the house with her son, and the coyote left.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Kim Jong Il, the son of Kim Il Sung, expelled inspectors, withdrew from the NPT and resumed plutonium work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Bush could not face the most serious charges in relation to Sunny's case as Beverley's son died less than 24 weeks into her pregnancy.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“We just started talking, and it was just such a nice talk, and next thing you know, he’s like, ‘I’m the son of a huge developer.’

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Earlier that day, when Minna had called her son to say hello, he’d answered with a harried “Mom, what’s wrong?” as if Minna were a problem to be solved, not a person to be loved.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman