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The sons also took Murdaugh’s advice to hire attorney Cory Fleming to be executor of their mother’s estate without telling them Fleming was a longtime friend, old college roommate and godfather to at least one of Murdaugh’s sons.
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Jeffrey Collins, chicagotribune.com, 14 Oct. 2021
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.
—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
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Jeffrey Collins, chicagotribune.com, 14 Oct. 2021
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for godfather
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The program brought together former NFL players, coaches, and industry professionals to mentor young athletes on leadership, career planning, and opportunities outside of professional sports.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the past, younger troopers were mentored by the older ones, but that’s become impossible with so few experienced officers.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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Gerald Lopez, who taught English and coached sports at the East County school, was arrested in 2022 by El Cajon police after the then-17-year-old girl’s mother discovered a series of text messages between her daughter and Lopez.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Following the tumultuous season, the team opted to move on from head coach John Harbaugh, who promptly landed the New York Giants head coaching vacancy.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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More than a saying, pura vida is a guiding philosophy that honors simplicity and sustainability, and celebrates the deep-rooted connection between people and their environment.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pluto is in your supportive 4th house, guiding conversations with housemates or relatives about necessary shifts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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The crew practiced piloting Orion in manual mode and used the ICPS as a stand in for a spacecraft that Orion would dock to in future missions.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the West, Baidu's robotaxi brand has formed partnerships with ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to pilot autonomous vehicles in London.—
Evelyn Cheng,Lora Kolodny,Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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After a seamless check-in process with the front-desk staffers stationed in the stylish Library Lounge, I was escorted to my room, which had north- and west-facing windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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European defense officials are also in advanced discussions to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz once the war ends, sources told the New York Times.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The 91-year-old therapist began her career during the Vietnam War by counseling relatives of soldiers missing in action.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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There is counseling available for families and individuals, and support groups for a number of people, from caregivers to cancer patients.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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These are engineered for road running and provide maximum cushion for comfort.—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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But colleges still need to exercise caution because socially engineering positive outcomes can easily go awry.—
David Blobaum,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Godfather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godfather. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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