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godfather

[god-fah-ther] / ˈgɒdˌfɑ ðər /
NOUN
sponsor
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KAT even had a cameo in the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, which is like the Godfather œuvre for the NYC fashion media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Published in 1969, the first novel in the saga, "The Godfather," sold 21 million copies.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

All this brings to mind a famous scene in “The Godfather Part II.”

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

There are many reasons why “The Godfather Part III” didn’t work.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Bands like Junk Yard, Rare Essence, E.U., and the Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown, helped put DC on the map for more than just politics.

From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson




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