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father figure
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Norm Stinson is more of a traditional head coach and father figure who, unlike Jay, is not as cool as the players.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Hally has badly needed a father figure.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Father image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/father%20image. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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