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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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Shaq’s primary role with Sacramento State will be assisting in recruiting, mentoring players (even from long distance via Zoom), and talking to student-athletes about life after basketball.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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His work includes expanding the reach of dental offices, implementing programs to train and empower local dental assistants, and mentoring young dentists to embrace the challenges and rewards of working in rural areas.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Feldman continued to coach women's soccer at Boston University until her retirement in 2022.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Brown is emerging as a head coaching candidate for the New York Knicks, who fired Tom Thibodeau after losing to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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Organizations that embrace this mindset can use external constraints as strategic input, guiding everything from architecture to go-to-market timing.—
Jagbir Kaur,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The design stands out courtesy of ingrained alignment markers, which guide your hands and feet when setting up poses.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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The company started piloting its fiber business in 2021, starting in New York City.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Southern Correctional Institution in Troy will pilot another step-down program, likely beginning in July, according to Acree.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Hamoud was then escorted out of the office building by police, according to the complaint.—
Natalie Demaree,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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What To Know Eleven ICE agents, alongside two medical staff, escorted eight migrants aboard a deportation flight from Texas, intending to transfer them to South Sudan.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Furthermore, separation of powers concerns counsel judicial deference and restraint in the context of discovery regarding internal executive branch communications.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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Some experts counsel that business leaders should not take any criticisms from the president laying down.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Capelle’s signature compression liner, an innovation engineered for premium support, breathability, and lasting comfort, introduces a watercolor-shifting technology line of the swim trunks, allowing for all-day performance without compromising style or expression.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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In launching the new network, the Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks essentially traded Comcast for Standard Media, a small TV station owner that engineered the over-the-air strategy employed by CHSN, and is leading distribution negotiations with the pay-TV providers.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Godfather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godfather. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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