as in dad
a male human parent
I cherish my memories of the times that I went fishing with my pa
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Noun
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With three younger siblings still at home at the time of her father’s incident, as the oldest child, Franklin, took care of them while their mom was out of state with their dad.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025 -
The man's son had asked for a welfare check because his dad hadn’t checked in for a couple of days since sending the photos.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The line in Swift's song and The Life of a Showgirl's cover art appears to be inspired by a Victorian-era painting that depicts the scene in Hamlet when Ophelia goes crazy and falls into a stream and drowns after learning Hamlet killed her father.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Clemishire and her father filed the lawsuit in Dallas County District Court in June.—
Nolan Clay,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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In Reba, Rich played Reba’s ex-husband Brock Hart and Howey played Cheyenne’s baby daddy and eventually husband Van Montgomery.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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The photo showcased the daddy-daughter duo from their backside as Nick gently held Malti Marie.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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In March 2024, when the actor received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, James adorably posed for photos with his papa.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Other options are chicken tinga from Pueblo, mole guisados from Mexico City, rajas (bell peppers, onion, pablano chiles and jack cheese), steak con papas (beef and potatoes), chiccharon (pork rinds) and a bean and cheese option featuring heirloom beans from Rio del Rey farm.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Pa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pa. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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