single mother

noun

: a mother who does not have a husband or partner

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Set in Shizuoka during the 1970s and ’80s, the film draws on Kimura’s own family history, following a single mother’s pursuit of personal freedom amid the social upheaval of the era. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026 Offering her perspective as a resident of Vista Terrace was Kathleen Anderson, a single mother of five, an educator and an entrepreneur who previously lived in an apartment in disrepair which felt unsafe for her family. Staff Report, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026 Stewart is a single mother who runs the farm seven days a week alongside caring for her two sons with additional needs. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026 Ashby became a single mother to her son at age 20 and worked full time while attending the University of California, Davis. Chaewon Chung april 9, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for single mother

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“Single mother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20mother. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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