godfather
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His one hit was the low-budget monster movie "Cloverfield," which was produced and godfathered by...
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2014
But we’re betting that Weinstein — who godfathered the last two Picture-Director winners, and The Artist — can’t secure a Best Director Oscar for Russell.
From Time • Feb. 21, 2013
Production is being "godfathered" by The Dark Knight Rises' Christopher Nolan, increasing speculation of a tie-in.
From The Guardian • Nov. 27, 2012
Even Gandhi, who godfathered the middle-class surge, fears the fallout when less fortunate voters go to the polls later this month for parliamentary elections.
From Time Magazine Archive
I almost wish I'd never godfathered you into this blessed little stoke-hole.
From A Modern Mercenary by Prichard, K. (Kate)
