paternal
Example Sentences
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Gilberg spent a lot of time with his paternal grandparents, who lived nearby with their adult daughter, Belle.
From Los Angeles Times
On Tuesday, Melodees paternal grandmother confirmed to The Times that her body has been found by investigators.
From Los Angeles Times
Few know her real name, María Harfuch Hidalgo, whose paternal surname reflects her Lebanese ancestry.
From Los Angeles Times
King said he grew up with a family story that his father's biological father - King's apparent paternal grandfather - was a man named Elvin Hunt, who was part Cherokee.
From BBC
“He exemplifies profound paternal investment, fostering their potential amid global challenges, surpassing most historical figures in active involvement despite scale,” the AI chatbot wrote.
From Salon
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