godfather

Example Sentences

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And so the godfather of modern horror was born.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

A few years ago, my godfather was jailed on trumped-up “anticonversion” charges.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

So, while the growers were losing money hand over fist, housing developers were coming through with godfather offers to buy them out, convert them to row housing, and sell, sell, sell.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Also appearing will be the godfather of punk, Iggy Pop, and Fatboy Slim -- the British DJ and producer who dominated the electronic music scene in the 1990s.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

I happen to be the young man's godfather.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro