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Recent Examples of godfather
Hawkins, godfather to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, took teammates to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum whenever in Kansas City, decades before MLB officially recognized the leagues.
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Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2021
Now Leroy could be dad first and coach second, while Lewis could be coach first and godfather second.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2020
Hosted by Sean, 44, the two-part documentary about his dad — who was tragically murdered outside his New York City apartment on Dec.8, 1980 — also features memories from his elder brother, Julian Lennon, and godfather Elton John.
—Phil Boucher, PEOPLE.com, 23 Sep. 2020
The new generation of progressives in the city, godfathered by Garcia, and represented in the March elections by Alma Anaya, Aaron Ortiz, and Beatriz Frausto, is a force to be reckoned with within the party.
—Jacqueline Serrato, chicagotribune.com, 25 Apr. 2018
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Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2021
Now Leroy could be dad first and coach second, while Lewis could be coach first and godfather second.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2020
Hosted by Sean, 44, the two-part documentary about his dad — who was tragically murdered outside his New York City apartment on Dec.8, 1980 — also features memories from his elder brother, Julian Lennon, and godfather Elton John.
—Phil Boucher, PEOPLE.com, 23 Sep. 2020
The new generation of progressives in the city, godfathered by Garcia, and represented in the March elections by Alma Anaya, Aaron Ortiz, and Beatriz Frausto, is a force to be reckoned with within the party.
—Jacqueline Serrato, chicagotribune.com, 25 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for godfather
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There are many mentoring programs in Baltimore: Caroline Center, sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame; Sisters Circle, Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood, and my personal favorite, OrchKids, and the list goes on.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2025
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Monticello was one of several stops on a 14-day journey North for Helton and eight other middle and high schoolers in Leadership LINKS Inc., a mentoring program for Black girls and young women.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Keegan O’Toole was coached at Askren’s academy and later directly by Askren himself.—
Sofia Schwarzwalder,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
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Finishing on top: Hamamoto retired from coaching following the season, but will remain as a PE teacher.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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There will be guided tours of the park and Wright’s Walter House in Quasqueton, Iowa.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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These dimensions all come together in projects that support their residents’ wellbeing and incorporate six guiding principles GWI outlines.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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As such, piloting an FPV drone is a completely different, entirely more challenging kettle of fish than piloting a standard camera drone.—
Sam Kieldsen,
Wired News,
27 June 2025
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To scale effectively, brands should pilot new experiences, partner with tech experts, and use feedback and analytics to optimize performance.—
Julio Cesar Gomez,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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And in some regions close to the border, the escorting drone may now be a weapon.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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House Speaker Mike Johnson eventually asked the sergeant at arms to escort Green out of the chamber.—
Mackenzie Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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Its employees also have access to counseling apps and platforms: fitness benefits include Peloton, Wellhub and One Pass, and mental health resources include Talkspace, Brain.fm and Togetherall.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Veteran defense attorney Avraham Moskowitz, who reps Merchant, said the jail and ICE are interfering with and refusing to acknowledge the ICE detainees’ right to counsel.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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Each pop-up event is meticulously engineered to provide not only memorable consumer experiences but also gather crucial data, enabling Kizik to better understand market readiness for future investments.—
Brin Snelling,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The robotic arms are similar to those used in automotive manufacturing, engineered for speed, precision, and reliability.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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“Godfather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godfather. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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