parentage

Example Sentences

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They are still trying to determine the precise connection of parentage between the victims, Smith said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

An uprising typically has a long parentage and, if effective enough, can leave behind many like-minded descendants.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Factual parentage was all that mattered under the law.

From Slate • Sep. 5, 2025

The judge ordered that baby Eleanor be placed for adoption, and also made a "declaration of non parentage".

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

Of Eratosthenes’ parentage and early life, our sources are almost silent.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro