surrogate
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Massie spent several days before the election using Rep. Lauren Boebert—a Republican from Colorado—as a surrogate, hoping she could reinforce his credentials at a campaign rally, despite the president’s repeated attacks on him.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
Wei's surrogate mother did not want him either, and under Ukrainian law she had no legal obligations to him.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Under UK law, the surrogate is legally responsible for the child until a parental order is made, which transfers legal responsibility from them to the intended parents.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The surrogate teaches the pup to groom, forage, and behave like a wild otter, Long said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
They had been advertising for months—discreetly, Madeline added—for a surrogate with the right characteristics, and had found no one.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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