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Recent Examples of parental
If age-verification laws somehow pass judicial muster in Tennessee, Ohio, and Mississippi, individuals in this state will face severe restrictions to their freedom of speech, parental judgment and online safety.
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Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Children as young as 12 are also eligible, with parental consent; for 16- and 17-year-olds, only parental consultation is required.
—Charles Lane, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
The outbreaks have mostly impacted children, with fewer kids getting routine vaccines due to parental waivers, health care access issues and widespread disinformation.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The study authors note that the regular family contact facilitates more parental guidance and open communication between kids and their parents.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
There are also age-appropriate parental controls and a colorful, easy-to-navigate interface.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The Idaho Legislature passed a bill in 2024 that required parental consent for people under 18 to access medical care in most cases.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Many companies require employees to work for several months to be eligible for parental leave.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
If the committee insists on an intent to educate form, the state should provide a form that nonpublic schools could use during registration that assures parental consent and evidence of enrollment.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Children as young as 12 are also eligible, with parental consent; for 16- and 17-year-olds, only parental consultation is required.
—Charles Lane, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
The outbreaks have mostly impacted children, with fewer kids getting routine vaccines due to parental waivers, health care access issues and widespread disinformation.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The study authors note that the regular family contact facilitates more parental guidance and open communication between kids and their parents.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
There are also age-appropriate parental controls and a colorful, easy-to-navigate interface.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The Idaho Legislature passed a bill in 2024 that required parental consent for people under 18 to access medical care in most cases.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Many companies require employees to work for several months to be eligible for parental leave.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
If the committee insists on an intent to educate form, the state should provide a form that nonpublic schools could use during registration that assures parental consent and evidence of enrollment.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parental
Adjective
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This acts as a protective barrier against environmental damage.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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Wear specialized gloves and other protective gear to protect yourself when dealing with radiation.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Beacon Interfaith/Kimball Court Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative, a nonprofit owner-operator of affordable housing and housing with supportive services, is weeks away from opening a new addition to its Kimball Court apartments in April.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Beyond her technical skill, Ella is kind, supportive, and uplifting to everyone around her.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Azaria also noted that his maternal grandmother, Esther, inspired his character.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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The two become a secret couple, and in a funny way this movie about the transcendence of the maternal bond turns on Ledger’s evolving emotions — his realization that Kenna is a good woman, and that blaming her for Scotty’s death was shortsighted and too vengeful.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The nurturing Moon enters your 11th House of Comradeship, inviting caring outreach, low-key check-ins, and sharing plans that fit your energy and budget.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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And her attitude toward the bird prevents her from ever truly seeing her child—from ever truly being a caring mother.—
Isle McElroy,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Parental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parental. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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