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[pair-uhnt, par-] / ˈpɛər ənt, ˈpær- /


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Andrea Bigger, a parent in London, is "absolutely aware of the dangers" of extreme heat in classrooms.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

But more recently, both parent and student attitudes toward apprenticeships in Britain have changed.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

TikTok parent ByteDance brought back home a Google researcher, and within a year built a powerful video-generation tool that is now widely used by content creators and Hollywood studios.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

SeaWorld’s parent company, United Parks & Resorts, has reported a general decline in attendance, revenue and earnings across its parks, most recently in the 2025 fiscal year.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Hila had been more of a parent than the missing father they couldn’t bear to speak about.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

"No penalties are proposed for children, their parents or caregivers," Stanford said.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

For 18 months, her family of seven - including her parents and young niece - lived in temporary accommodation, squeezed into just two rooms.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

McMahon said parents should be able to object when they believe AI isn’t helping their children, while acknowledging schools are still learning what effective AI education looks like.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

Every program tailors its services to its community, guided by parents who have real authority over how federal dollars are spent.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

She told my parents that she sensed a mystical presence when she first laid eyes on me.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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