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[fah-ther] / ˈfɑ ðər /




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Anant’s father, Mukesh — who is worth an estimated $90 billion and lives in a 27-story home — came to Washington, D.C., for Trump’s second inauguration, posing with the president at a private reception.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Zuckerman started his company “by accident” after his father died from leukemia.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

In 1975, his father acquired the rights to a box seat at the stadium for 99 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

By then, her father, Urfan Sharif, and stepmother, Beinash Batool and her uncle, Faisal Malik had taken the five children and fled to Pakistan.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Without turning his head, Fin-Kedinn said, ‘Did father ever mention the Soul-Eaters?’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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