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He spoke about his own experiences of becoming a parent, and said children should try to be an "upgrade" of their fathers.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The parent of Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram reported External link consolidated first-quarter shipments of about 1.4 million vehicles, up 12% year over year.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Kering, the parent company of Gucci, noted that the broader consideration going forward relates to potential impacts on global tourism trends and the macroeconomic backdrop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Snap, the parent company of disappearing messaging app Snapchat, said Wednesday that it’s laying off 1,000 workers to reduce costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

“He’s a born Weller,” laughed Jo, as her parent gathered himself up, and her nephew tried to stand on his head, as the only mode of expressing his satisfaction that school was over.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott