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Yet its parent, Brinker International, still trades at a valuation that leaves room for investors to take another look.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A world-famous pottery firm says it has been acquired by a group of investors following the closure of its parent firm.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Turner told the church he went on the trip as a parent of a child in attendance.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I have to be honest, I have no idea what type of parent I will be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Mum felt more like a friend than a parent.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin