godchild
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When the bride processes down the aisle, I don’t see a niece, a stepdaughter or a godchild, merely a radiant young woman stepping into a new phase of life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
He and his son were currently living with his godchild across the street, but storm damage might force her to move out as well.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 5, 2021
"As a child I'd heard of Queen Victoria having a black godchild," says Janice Okoh, whose new play The Gift includes Bonetta's story, alongside a fictional modern-day black woman, also called Sarah.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2020
A fundraiser was to be held in a few days to benefit the nonprofit Perry’s Posse, which was started by Tanya Roccaforte in memory of her godchild who died of leukemia.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 3, 2018
The godchild left very pleased, and Felicia’s fascination with coconuts began that day.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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My husband’s children are gifts, much as my own step-siblings, four godchildren and 16 nieces and nephews are.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Yeoh added that she felt blessed to also have a number of godchildren, nieces and nephews.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2024
And the maid of honor at his wedding — whose children are his godchildren — called him from the Barricks’ home Monday.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 11, 2023
He is survived by his wife, actress and acting teacher Caroline Ducrocq, as well as their godchildren Grace, Hamish and Chet.
From Fox News ● Jan. 30, 2022
Tonight is one of her bembé ceremonies to celebrate some of her godchildren.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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