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Recent Examples of parental
Both parents have been prevented from exercising parental rights over their children for three years and four months, are barred from communicating with them and have been ordered to pay them €30,000 (over $35,000) each, per SUR in English.
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Adam England, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
This pattern, observed in modern birds, rarely appears in reptiles and other dinosaurs; this discovery revolutionizes our understanding of dinosaur parental care and suggests more complex social systems.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
The parental role evolves Graduation is a turning point for parents, too.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
As her due date approached, the fathers-to-be petitioned for early parental rights.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
See video … LISTEN Tune in for a Mother’s Day look at parental burnout, the pressures facing today’s moms, and practical ways to manage the stress.
—FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Participants must be in high school or entering high school in the fall, live or attend high school in Naperville, have parental permission and transportation to the police department, and be a student in good standing with no criminal contacts, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
These new features are similar to an option previously available in ChatGPT’s parental controls.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Her outside-looking in remembrances (Romvari shoots scenes sometimes from the perspective of looking through a window) elliptically convey much – parental anguish about what would be the best call to action for the entire family, not the upheaval felt within the family.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Adam England, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
This pattern, observed in modern birds, rarely appears in reptiles and other dinosaurs; this discovery revolutionizes our understanding of dinosaur parental care and suggests more complex social systems.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
The parental role evolves Graduation is a turning point for parents, too.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
As her due date approached, the fathers-to-be petitioned for early parental rights.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
See video … LISTEN Tune in for a Mother’s Day look at parental burnout, the pressures facing today’s moms, and practical ways to manage the stress.
—FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Participants must be in high school or entering high school in the fall, live or attend high school in Naperville, have parental permission and transportation to the police department, and be a student in good standing with no criminal contacts, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
These new features are similar to an option previously available in ChatGPT’s parental controls.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Her outside-looking in remembrances (Romvari shoots scenes sometimes from the perspective of looking through a window) elliptically convey much – parental anguish about what would be the best call to action for the entire family, not the upheaval felt within the family.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parental
Adjective
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The fan base for these books is famously large and protective — these are the most famous hockey romance books on the market.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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How to make homemade laundry detergent Before mixing anything, put on protective clothing — at minimum, gloves, glasses and a mask — to avoid skin or eye irritation from the ingredients.—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The Taurus Sun works beautifully with Jupiter in your 7th House of Partnership, bringing growth through collaboration, feedback, and supportive connections.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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There is no specific treatment for hantavirus infections and patients usually receive supportive care like supplemental oxygen for respiratory issues and dialysis in the case of kidney failure.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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England and France choose other spring Sundays to honor their mothers, while India celebrates maternal figures during a 10-day fall festival each year.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The funds would be pulled from money that Congress appropriated for health programs tackling malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, nutrition, global health security, HIV/AIDS and more, two federal health policy experts told CNN.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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And shape a caring leader who constantly remembers each and every American soldier is someone's child.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Years later, tragedy would only deepen the family’s understanding of what nursing and caring mean.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
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“Parental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parental. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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