father figure
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Schwarzenegger’s character, a Los Angeles police detective, goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher, falls for fellow teacher Joyce and becomes a father figure to Dominic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026
Tony already has a father, but he badly needs tough direction from a father figure like Chef.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
"I love the monarchy because my parents divorced when I was very young. Rama IX was like a father figure to me," she said, referring to the former king.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
In that capacity, Head cemented Giles in our minds as a positive father figure without meeting the strict definition of a TV dad.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
I want a supportive father figure in my life.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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