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Recent Examples of parental
House Bill 572, which would bar doctors and teachers from encouraging gender transitions without parental consent, has not yet received a committee hearing.
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
The analysis also cites Meta findings that only a tiny fraction of young Instagram users were enrolled in its parental oversight tool as of March 2025, although the company touts it as central to its safety push.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The proposal underscores a complicated moment for Jewish literature in Texas schools, where books about the Holocaust and Jewish history have recently been pulled from shelves amid parental complaints but are now poised to become required reading statewide.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Toggling between the lives of these three individuals, Keeper of Lost Children explores how one woman's vision will change the course of countless lives, and demonstrates that love in its myriad of forms—familial, parental, and forbidden, even love of self—can be transcendent.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
The director cleverly dishes out these double meanings from start to finish, fusing the parental experience with tons of gore, hysteria, visual gags and occasional jump scares.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Overall, education policy should prepare students for real world success while respecting taxpayers and parental authority.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Metcalf and Pullman are both wonderful in their shuffling ordinariness, reenacting long-obsolete parental dynamics with a kind of rueful, hopeful denial.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Gousha said the film comes as states have expanded voucher programs nationwide and as parental choice has become more prominent in education.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
The analysis also cites Meta findings that only a tiny fraction of young Instagram users were enrolled in its parental oversight tool as of March 2025, although the company touts it as central to its safety push.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The proposal underscores a complicated moment for Jewish literature in Texas schools, where books about the Holocaust and Jewish history have recently been pulled from shelves amid parental complaints but are now poised to become required reading statewide.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Toggling between the lives of these three individuals, Keeper of Lost Children explores how one woman's vision will change the course of countless lives, and demonstrates that love in its myriad of forms—familial, parental, and forbidden, even love of self—can be transcendent.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
The director cleverly dishes out these double meanings from start to finish, fusing the parental experience with tons of gore, hysteria, visual gags and occasional jump scares.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Overall, education policy should prepare students for real world success while respecting taxpayers and parental authority.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Metcalf and Pullman are both wonderful in their shuffling ordinariness, reenacting long-obsolete parental dynamics with a kind of rueful, hopeful denial.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Gousha said the film comes as states have expanded voucher programs nationwide and as parental choice has become more prominent in education.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parental
Adjective
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The administration’s framing of the deadly shootings in Minneapolis was part of the motivation for the request to modify the protective order in the case and release the evidence, said Parente.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Consumer electronics researchers are designing self-healing polymers for flexible displays and scratch-prone protective surfaces.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The response during the Milan-Cortina Games has not been supportive of a change.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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What helped the department through this trauma was the outpouring from the community – indeed, from the country and beyond – which wrapped supportive and grateful arms around the APD.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Under his guidance, students have helped author and inspire Illinois legislation on issues that include climate education, media literacy, fentanyl awareness and maternal health equity, the district said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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This brought back family gossip and hesitant bits of information about my mother’s beloved grandfather, my maternal great-grandfather.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Heily has a deep love for animals and is especially caring and gentle with them, often showing compassion and responsibility in their care.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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The presence of a caring friend or relative triggers the release of feel-good endorphins, neurotransmitters in the brain that act as natural painkillers and mood boosters.—
Kyra Dahring,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Parental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parental. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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