dad

Example Sentences

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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

Meagan later said she was doing more paperwork, but her dad still handled all the agreements with investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Ibrahimovic, the son of immigrants to Sweden from the former Yugoslavia, was the Scandinavian dad urging his kids to ride bicycles to school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 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

“Your aunt and I are taking Arlo out to dinner. That’ll give your dad some space for a few hours.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold