mama

Example Sentences

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Her and my mama and my daddy be talking.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“Every single person and their mama is a builder,” says Willis Clayton-Stankowski, 25, who lives in Oakland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Bystanders gathered, with one asking, “Would your mama be proud of you right now?”

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2026

“They’re mama bears, and they’re coming out, and they’re going to run for office, and they’re going to become more vocal.”

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

His mama is right there for help and protection—nudging him a bit higher, ready to pull him down if he gets too high or isn’t holding on properly.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh