parental

Example Sentences

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Unburdened by the gravitational pull of parental expectations or affection, the alleged weirdo is free to find her way to happiness by whatever means she sees fit.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

By claiming that “it is unconstitutional for biological parents to transfer their parental rights,” Jay told me, Uthmeier’s argument “sweeps in” adoption consents, too.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

These chaperone policies—sometimes called youth escort or parental guidance policies—started decades ago and have increased alongside the rise in mall disruptions over the years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Brooks said after the band parade there was "a complete lack of parental responsibility for some of the individuals who came down here purely to just cause chaos".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Acting and looking older, and being highly intelligent, Lombardy treated Bobby in a parental and nurturing way.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady