papa

Example Sentences

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In June, his twin sons transferred to his alma mater from a Detroit prep school with hopes of making their papa proud and lifting the town’s spirit.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Hebel characterized Morrison as “very much like a papa bear, a protector” who was very close to Sheina, his only child.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

‘You’ve got to take care of mama bear and papa bear first.’

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

"My papa, Lev Rubinstein, died today," his daughter Maria wrote on her blog.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2024

“It’s true! I mean, of course I wish your papa was here. I’d give almost anything to have him back. But I wouldn’t trade you for him.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro