mum

Example Sentences

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Did McTominay find his mum in the crowd?

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

My mum was substitute-teaching English and one of her schoolbooks was “Lord of the Flies.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Walker and Gibson are mum about who else might show up during the concert, but they promised that audiences driving in from L.A. will find the trip down to Orange County worth it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"I thought I could be like Sam Fox and get loads of money and get my own house with my mum," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“Conor,” his mum snapped, so harshly it seemed to surprise them both.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness