dad

Example Sentences

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In 1991 Army veteran and divorced dad Anselmo “Tony” Ortiz, who also goes by the nickname Rocky, was working full time and attending college.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Through Greg, Lawrence and Tarses show us that dolt’s opposite, the well-meaning dad who wants to hold his daughter’s hand through life’s tough spots.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Anthony Ambriz, a YouTube strategist who helps influencers get more views, recounts to Ms. Latifi the time he and a vlogger dad gave a presentation to other influencer parents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Charlotte's dad, Shane, a Port Vale season ticket holder, ran the pub up until he passed away in 2022.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Jonah barely stopped himself from giving an answer that would have sounded like his dad: “Because the government is set up to serve the people. Not to ruin kids’ lives by making them move.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix