surrogate
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Colossal says it’s considering Asian or African elephants as surrogate parents for its mammoths.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
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
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
She says she never would have become a surrogate were it not for the war, which has led to millions of people losing jobs and businesses, surging inflation and a sharp drop in Ukraine's GDP.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Pumpkin was amiable to every horse he met and became a surrogate parent to the flighty ones.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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