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Recent Examples of parental
Ramirez’ parental rights were officially terminated a couple years later.
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
In other words, the bus zone would move uphill, while parental morning drop-off and afternoon pickup of students would take place further downhill.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Administrators maintain full control over platform usage and schools must obtain parental consent before granting access to students under 18.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Universities are usually dealing with adults, Carroll said, which means the rules around attendance and parental notification don’t apply the same way.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Texas might not be known for its bipartisanship, but these efforts have been pushed in a bipartisan manner and framed (correctly) as protecting Texas children and parental rights.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Following public comment, board members discussed whether the policy language could be amended to more clearly reference parental involvement.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
In both settings, officials invoke parental rights and local control.
—Stephana Ferrell, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Some can receive slightly more on top of the flat fee — such as hourly pay for trial or home visits, better pay for termination of parental rights matters, and a higher flat rate for nonprofit firms.
—Josie Reich, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
In other words, the bus zone would move uphill, while parental morning drop-off and afternoon pickup of students would take place further downhill.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Administrators maintain full control over platform usage and schools must obtain parental consent before granting access to students under 18.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Universities are usually dealing with adults, Carroll said, which means the rules around attendance and parental notification don’t apply the same way.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Texas might not be known for its bipartisanship, but these efforts have been pushed in a bipartisan manner and framed (correctly) as protecting Texas children and parental rights.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Following public comment, board members discussed whether the policy language could be amended to more clearly reference parental involvement.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
In both settings, officials invoke parental rights and local control.
—Stephana Ferrell, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Some can receive slightly more on top of the flat fee — such as hourly pay for trial or home visits, better pay for termination of parental rights matters, and a higher flat rate for nonprofit firms.
—Josie Reich, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parental
Adjective
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This mindset can serve as a protective layer against depression, anxiety, and poor mental health, which can lead to poor aging.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
4 Feb. 2026
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Always wear protective gear like gloves and a face mask.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As the month progresses, the energy softens and becomes more supportive.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Of the ‘women, life, freedom’ protests that began just before the World Cup in 2022, following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, Costa remains steadfastly supportive.—
Adam Leventhal,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This has, weirdly, resulted in far-right communities being one of the few spaces where maternal labor is explicitly celebrated, rather than dismissed or ignored.—
Ej Dickson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2026
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My maternal grandfather, Frederick Douglas Fisher—both of his parents were slaves.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Helsinger makes a complex, caring Friar Laurence, and O’Donnell brings beautiful warmth to the role of Juliet’s Nurse, along with the requisite humor.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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At 42, Chris was a devoted husband to wife Jen, a caring son, a supportive brother, and a thoughtful uncle.—
Dawn Klavon,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Parental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parental. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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