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Recent Examples of parental
Roblox said the accounts, which will roll out in early June, will tailor content, communication and parental controls more closely to users' ages.
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The new Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts will use age-verification technology or parental checks to prevent users under the age of 16 from playing inappropriate games, the company said in a statement on Monday.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
In a statement to the Post-Tribune on the economic impact of the lockout, NIPSCO spokesman Eric Hardgrove said the company has offered lineworkers a 9% salary increase, new parental level benefit, and more promotional opportunities and apprenticeship programs.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Parents can protect their entire family with benefits like alert sharing, parental controls and cyberbullying alerts for video games.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Supporters painted the bill as a parental rights bill, to give parents the ultimate responsibility over their child’s well-being.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
The charges in this case suggest that prosecutors weighed the child’s age, the proximity to a potentially dangerous animal and the level of parental attention as key factors.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
The bill prohibits social media use for children under 14 and requires that social media platforms obtain parental consent for users aged 14 and 15.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
This article originally stated that California does not require parental notification of the results of literacy screening tests.
—Rachel Canter, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The new Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts will use age-verification technology or parental checks to prevent users under the age of 16 from playing inappropriate games, the company said in a statement on Monday.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
In a statement to the Post-Tribune on the economic impact of the lockout, NIPSCO spokesman Eric Hardgrove said the company has offered lineworkers a 9% salary increase, new parental level benefit, and more promotional opportunities and apprenticeship programs.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Parents can protect their entire family with benefits like alert sharing, parental controls and cyberbullying alerts for video games.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Supporters painted the bill as a parental rights bill, to give parents the ultimate responsibility over their child’s well-being.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
The charges in this case suggest that prosecutors weighed the child’s age, the proximity to a potentially dangerous animal and the level of parental attention as key factors.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
The bill prohibits social media use for children under 14 and requires that social media platforms obtain parental consent for users aged 14 and 15.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
This article originally stated that California does not require parental notification of the results of literacy screening tests.
—Rachel Canter, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parental
Adjective
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Eating more of these plants was most protective for the brain, the researchers found.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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In a declaration attached to a temporary protective order filed against her ex-boyfriend in Utah court Tuesday, Paul detailed four incidents of domestic violence alleged to have been suffered at the hands of Dakota Mortensen.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Over time, these losses add up, making neighborhoods hotter, less resilient and less supportive of local ecosystems.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Best Halle Berry-Inspired Clogs Halle Berry is proving sneakers aren’t the only supportive shoe option for spring.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to her health and travel reporting, Cassie is a trusted and thoughtful voice in the maternal health community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
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Abuse – both verbal and physical – often worsens in pregnancy, according to infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Ryyan's parents describe him as humble, caring, and deeply supportive.—
Kennedy Cook,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Teamwork strengthens as the caring Moon and triumphant Jupiter team up to support your casual friendships and deeper connections.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Parental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parental. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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