dad

Example Sentences

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When the New England Patriots blocked a field goal in this year’s AFC Championship game, putting the team on the cusp of a Super Bowl trip, Austin Sagan wasn’t cheering like his Patriots-obsessed dad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

R&B singer-songwriter H.E.R. says her dad taught her to play the bass line of “Shining Star.”

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

The 19-year-old worked until 03:00 BST with her dad after school, when her online business "sky-rocketed" on social media two years ago.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“It’s the same one my dad brought home in ’71.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

I know most people would think it’s nuts that I like helping my dad with work like this, but it’s actually fun.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam