paternal
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Paternal, protective, by turns gruff and caring, and more or less insane, the good doctor is the latest take on Victor Frankenstein, the mad scientist of Mary Shelley’s archetypal horror novel.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2023
You hear this often: Paternal grandparents tread very carefully, mindful that a daughter-in-law might not appreciate their overtures or their frequent presence, anxious that she could limit access to their grandkids.
From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2018
Paternal grandmother, Irene Mercer, was an important part of those early years of Sarah’s life babysitting and helping out while Julie was at work.
From Washington Times • Jun. 7, 2015
Paternal care is uncommon in promiscuous mammals where it is not obvious which male actually is the father.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2013
I let you go just now and unbosom yourself to the Paternal without complaining.
From A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)
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