daddy

Example Sentences

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“I think there’s definitely a wish to provide for his mother, and to be the daddy of Team Green,” actor Ewan Mitchell said, referring to a fan name for his family’s faction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

In the end, Lachlan received the long-sought kiss from daddy while James discovered, through an assortment of leaks, how much his mother and father couldn’t stomach him.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Its tender story of daddy issues, sibling love and how streaming is ruining traditional cinema is totally relatable.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

"She is understandably traumatised by this and is now suffering with separation anxiety with me because she does not want me to go and not come back 'like daddy did'."

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

So I warned her that she ought not to bring up my daddy anymore.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan