patriarch
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At the same time, a trailer-dwelling man named Clevon becomes the patriarch of multiple interconnected, large families.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
The patriarch played a crucial role in the development of his daughter Selena’s career, establishing his family-led band Selena y Los Dinos in the 1980s as a way to meet financial needs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Hit HBO series "Succession" was inspired by the Murdoch family, with the ruthless and cruel patriarch Logan Roy providing a hugely unflattering portrait of the real-life billionaire.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
During that time, Wood went from scion of his family business to its patriarch, and expanded the company into a beloved convenience and gas-station giant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Dinky was trying to masquerade as this patriarch that he wasn’t.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
Both of the patriarchs of Emily Moreno’s life have failed to protect her.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
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
And by 09:00, patriarchs and cardinals will congregate in Saint Sebastian Chapel, in the basilica, wearing white damask miters.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2025
Patriarch Kirill and most other Orthodox patriarchs have refused to accept his decision authorizing the second Ukrainian church.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 1, 2023
Now both patriarchs seemed to sense that they had outlived their time.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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