godchild
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The plot arrives with charming songs and dance but even a touch of terror courtesy of a delectable Evil Queen looking to kill her godchild with a poison apple.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 23, 2023
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
Q. Don’t like my godchild: I’m the godparent to a kid named “Elizanthonius.”
From Slate ● Jun. 13, 2017
“My concern is for my godchild in there, not for you,” Olanna said.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Yeoh added that she felt blessed to also have a number of godchildren, nieces and nephews.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2024
It’s marked with family meals, candlelight church gatherings, fireworks, and gifts to godchildren that must include the Easter candle.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2022
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
A godfather to at least 15 godchildren, the monsignor said he was well qualified for the role, but he estimated that 99 percent of the diocese’s godparents were not.
From New York Times ● Oct. 16, 2021
His godchildren came from many miles on his saint’s day, and brought him kola nuts and black hens.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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