patriarch

The late patriarch Manuel “Matty” Moroun, then 84, was found in contempt in 2012 for failing to make court-ordered repairs to the Ambassador Bridge and spent a night in jail.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

The defense memo described Zambada as a patriarch — the father of 16 children from multiple women — and a peacemaker who “was known to first seek out other solutions” before resorting to violence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

It is the character of Jonasi, the patriarch of the Gomora family, that has stirred up the most feelings.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

And as he ascended, James Dolan even turned on the patriarch, blocking his then-78-year-old father’s dream deal with a satellite TV business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026

All members of a family trace their lineage back to a founding matriarch or patriarch.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

Hell, most Old Testament patriarchs aren’t as demanding of loyalty and filial supplication as Rupert Murdoch, save for God himself.

From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2026

Half an hour later, at 09:00 local time, patriarchs from the Orthodox church and cardinals will congregate in Saint Sebastian Chapel, inside the basilica, where the remains of Pope John Paul II lie.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2025

Care for the environment has been a priority for Francis, and presidents and patriarchs alike have welcomed his moral leadership on the issue.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2023

Is part of the problem that there are no other Black patriarchs with substantial speaking roles in any of the Bridgerton seasons thus far, so all we’re left with is him?

From Slate ● May 4, 2023

Rush had predicted that the two patriarchs would reconcile, then go to their graves at nearly the same time.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis