dad

Example Sentences

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The story is simple: The dad flusters, fidgets and whines; the girl gobbles room service as though aspiring to become human foie gras.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The result, she said, is that “the days when dad books reigned supreme are gone.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

His dad said the task felt like a natural progression for his son.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

His dad said it was a "massive decision" to amputate but having a prosthetic had never held his son back as he learned to walk on a blade.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

My dad said when we’re done with the big projects, he’ll help me build a backyard observatory.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows