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fatherly

[fah-ther-lee] / ˈfɑ ðər li /


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As the Slayer’s Watcher, Giles keeps Buffy battle ready, advises her and occasionally gives her a fatherly shoulder to cry on.

From Salon Jun. 12, 2026

It was something the squad appreciated, a fatherly touch of reminding them of what they have achieved together.

From BBC May 20, 2026

The fatherly proprietor of a Times Square ping-pong parlor where Marty trains?

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 26, 2025

On Sunday just before boarding a private jet from Oxford, Miss., to Baton Rogue, La., Kiffin said he ended up receiving that fatherly advice from his former mentor, current Las Vegas Raiders coach Carroll.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 1, 2025

I’m sad to say he is the person I’m supposed to look up to for good solid fatherly advice.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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