mum

Example Sentences

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Ed Cullen, from Taunton in Somerset, said when his mum died, she arranged an unattended cremation because she thought it was cheaper - leaving him and his family without the chance to say goodbye.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"Both my mum and my grandma, they've both got suits and they like to come and help me out on occasion, when I'm checking on the hives."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

"It's a really good t-shirt - 'Look mum, no points'."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

"I could have said something there and then but I didn't because protecting my mum and grandad, them not going to prison, was at the forefront of my mind," he added.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

When no one on the team brings up outer space or anything Russ said last night, I figure Coach must’ve talked to all the other team members and instructed them to stay mum.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick