father

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Or can Messi's great rival, the 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, defy father time by inspiring a talented Portugal team to its maiden World Cup win?

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

A defendant representing himself who called his own father as a character witness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Dr Sanjoy Kumar, Grace's father, said it was "perhaps the biggest missed opportunity".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The man is believed to be their father, and his identity is being withheld until his next of kin is notified, according to the captain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Harve and Orv Ogilvy, father and son, were out in their field.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck