parental

Example Sentences

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Unburdened by the gravitational pull of parental expectations or affection, the alleged weirdo is free to find her way to happiness by whatever means she sees fit.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

The minimum age for marriage in England and Wales rose to 18 in 2023, but the legal age for marriage on the Isle of Man remains 16 with parental consent.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

And it permits genetic donors to formally relinquish all parental rights over “the resulting children.”

From Slate • May 13, 2026

These chaperone policies—sometimes called youth escort or parental guidance policies—started decades ago and have increased alongside the rise in mall disruptions over the years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

As often as possible, I resisted parental pleas to ‘save lights’ by coming to the kitchen to work.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez