- present tense form of mother (3rd person singular).
mothers
Example Sentences
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The project's dedicated midwife, Adele Martin - having built up trust with pregnant mothers - is the one who has to step in.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Among them are white male entitlement versus the crushing demands of Black exceptionalism; the complicated bond linking fathers to sons; and the agonizing bravery required of mothers raising boys the world is conditioned to ostracize.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
"We're mothers, we're sisters, we're daughters, we're somebody's family member, and a lot of times there's a humanity that's removed from our position."
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
In separate interviews, Mundy, Lindelof and King discussed the “Lanterns” finale, Stewart and Jordan’s bittersweet reconciliation and the show’s fiercely protective mothers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
“It’s also a tremendous privilege, to be a full-time parent. Not all mothers or fathers get the chance to do this.”
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
