father

Example Sentences

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He was born in Los Angeles to a white American mother and a Japanese father, the latter effectively disowning him while he was still in the womb.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“One of Mateo’s big things is he wants to play with friends,” his father said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Lydia's father Sean Lawless said he showed her a picture of a community library in Manchester, which sparked her interest in owning one.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The CGL was a haven for the most serious weeknight warriors in the Upper Midwest—and it was run by none other than the first Kon Knueppel, Kon II’s father.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“A father and son. And the father apparently died the day after he learned his son had passed.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse