father figure
Example Sentences
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He also lacked a father figure growing up, as his father was not involved in raising him.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
After Spurs lost to Sunderland in his first match in charge, Roberto de Zerbi said his players need a father figure, not a coach.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
But this strong father figure is also punitive in nature; they want to earn his approval to avoid being punished.
From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026
“They wanted to have a child from, well, a certain kind of man. They saw that kind of father figure as the right one.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
Don’t look for some sad tale of the father figure I’m missing or how he left when blah, blah, blah.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
