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godchild

[god-chahyld] / ˈgɒdˌtʃaɪld /


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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

Q. Don’t like my godchild: I’m the godparent to a kid named “Elizanthonius.”

From Slate Jun. 13, 2017

The godchild left very pleased, and Felicia’s fascination with coconuts began that day.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

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

Instead, they say, it has become a networking opportunity for families looking to improve their fortunes, secure endowments of gold necklaces and make advantageous connections, sometimes with local power brokers who have dozens of godchildren.

From New York Times Oct. 16, 2021

Tonight is one of her bembé ceremonies to celebrate some of her godchildren.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi




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