mama's boys

plural of mama's boy

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • School kids arrived on field trips and groups lined up for exhibitions, taking the escalators up past the abstract artist Julie Mehretu’s vibrant, 83-foot-tall vertical window.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
  • The solution may involve options that aren’t their first choice, like a day or two in daycare per week, but are still healthy for the kids.
    R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • The George family was thrilled to learn the friendship Dave and Jesni had formed as teenagers in their church’s youth program had blossomed into a lifelong partnership.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
  • On a recent Wednesday night, a swarm of teenagers on a class trip filed into a pristine theater at one of the world’s most vaunted cultural venues and sat down to solve a murder.
    Elahe Izadi, Washington Post, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • But Grossman did not and struck the two boys at 73 mph, according to expert witnesses.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
  • During closing arguments on Monday, an attorney for the family of the two boys called on the jury to assess hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, rejecting the defense contention that what occurred was a tragic accident.
    City News Service, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Both youngsters, though, have bonded during their short time together.
    Mike Kaye May 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
  • His desire to teach his youngsters future skills intensified after the loss of his wife of 17 years, Heather Stevens, who died from pneumonia in October 2024.
    Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Loon Nippers Your nippers will quickly become your best fishing buddy.
    Francesca Krempa, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Guests are treated to complimentary water, fruit, and Alain Ducasse chocolates, plus dedicated Le Petit Prince amenities for any kiddos in some of the suites; suite-bookers also score a bottle of wine.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • There’s a new generation of kiddos hitting the playground looking incredibly cool.
    Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Officers detained two people identified as juveniles from the suspect vehicle, but no other details about them have been released.
    Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 1 June 2026
  • The two juveniles inside the Hyundai were detained, Jimenez said.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Today, some 100 youths take part in the year-round training sessions that take place four days a week.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 June 2026
  • The programs are geared to homeless community members of all ages from youths to older adults and people who have been incarcerated.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
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“Mama's boys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mama%27s%20boys. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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