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Recent Examples of parental
In addition to parental controls, the app does not allow ads, in-app purchases or extra fees.
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Research on parental mediation also finds that rehearsed responses help children disengage from uncomfortable interactions.
—Sharlette A. Kellum, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Some research has indicated that parenting styles are influenced by parental personality traits, the child's temperament, social support, and partner satisfaction.
—Kelley King Heyworth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2026
The organization's latest concern is AI in the classroom, which Moms for Liberty sees as a threat to parental control over education.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Participation requires parental consent, and in many cases, families actively seek out the program.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Think parental leave that runs into double-digit weeks on full pay; unlimited IVF cycles when medically necessary; surrogacy and adoption reimbursements; free virtual therapy and on-demand mental health support.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
For now, however, the twin on the birth register would no longer have parental responsibility until the court hears further arguments.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Basic features include security scanning, parental controls, and pulling reports.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Research on parental mediation also finds that rehearsed responses help children disengage from uncomfortable interactions.
—Sharlette A. Kellum, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Some research has indicated that parenting styles are influenced by parental personality traits, the child's temperament, social support, and partner satisfaction.
—Kelley King Heyworth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2026
The organization's latest concern is AI in the classroom, which Moms for Liberty sees as a threat to parental control over education.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Participation requires parental consent, and in many cases, families actively seek out the program.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Think parental leave that runs into double-digit weeks on full pay; unlimited IVF cycles when medically necessary; surrogacy and adoption reimbursements; free virtual therapy and on-demand mental health support.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
For now, however, the twin on the birth register would no longer have parental responsibility until the court hears further arguments.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Basic features include security scanning, parental controls, and pulling reports.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parental
Adjective
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Rabell was pressured to sign money transfers and a power of attorney document and pay a $2,000 deposit to an owner, adult protective investigator Eneida Senrra said under oath to Gardner, the Inspector General investigator.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Once Orion blazes through Earth's atmosphere, a protective heat shield will be cast off to make way for parachutes to deploy and slow the vehicle down.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While supportive of the broader plan for the city, Mayor Curt Skoog requested that the council break the question of new pools off from the rest, to be discussed and voted on separately.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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More supportive and durable than sandals but just as easy to slip on and go, clogs are a chic footwear option for summer dressing.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The middle of three kids, Reilly’s love of the game was passed down through a special bond with his maternal grandfather.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The data revealed that women who’d taken a GLP-1 had lower odds of negative maternal outcomes compared with the women taking other diabetes medications.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The chefs there are very loving and caring.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Fremont also ranks fifth among the most caring cities in America, WalletHub noted.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Parental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parental. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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