mum

Example Sentences

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She was at home in Aberaeron when her mum broke the news to her: "I was just like 'what'. And she says it again: 'Hazel, April's missing'."

From BBC

Chester has overcome a lot in his first 15 months, including sepsis, Covid and endocarditis, while his mum has also needed to perform life-saving CPR on him.

From BBC

It was only when her mum checked with their supposed wedding venue that the scale of the deception became apparent.

From BBC

SEOUL—The young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears increasingly positioned to become the rogue nation’s next leader, Seoul’s spy agency said, though Pyongyang itself has stayed mum on succession plans.

From The Wall Street Journal

But when she told the nursery manager and deputy manager in early 2024, she says they made her feel like a "hysterical mum" who was exaggerating.

From BBC