dad

Example Sentences

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My mom had worked in a grocery store and factory for decades, and my dad had worked in coal until he became disabled.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

"If you are lucky enough to live with a mum, dad or grandparent who doesn't charge you much rent, then you can build up money even on the minimum wage," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“Don’t worry, their parents are still taking care of them. You’ll see mom and dad still coming down to feed them,” Evelo said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

I used to wonder why my dad was always at home when all my friends’ fathers went off to work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

And then my dad said . . . my dad said .

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix