as in mother
a female human parent
the public school student addressed the letter to "Dear Mater"
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Angel Silva’s mother, Concepcion Macias-Pulido, left the United States in December after she was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an immigration hearing.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
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The candidate diverted funds for personal use, including Las Vegas trips and legal defense against a stalking charge, channeling money through his mother and a friend to conceal the fraud.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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When the time came to apply for the team, Summers and her mom sat at the kitchen table and signed her up together.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Khimberly's mom and classmates are also calling for stronger measures to prevent bullying and protect students.—
Gio Insignares,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Mater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mater. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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