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father figure
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In one scene, Miller meets with what appears to be his parole officer, who references the death of his brother Vernon Miller, killed during a robbery that left behind two children whom Guy ultimately becomes a father figure to.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 Mar. 2026 -
The ceremonies are often visibly emotional, with Kim portrayed as a benevolent father figure.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Father image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/father%20image. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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