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Recent Examples of parental
These findings are interpreted alongside clinical observations and parental reports.
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Another study on homebuyers in Shanghai found that even those with considerable personal savings relied heavily on parental support to fund their purchases.
—Matthew Chin,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Beef does something similar, translating immigrant frustration into the visual vocabulary of an American thriller, animated by distinctly Korean notions of family honor, shame, resentment and parental pressure.
—Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
Tech companies are have responded by releasing more parental controls and restrictions for young users.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The couple's parental rights to the 4-year-old were terminated following an investigation, and he was placed in foster care upon his release from a hospital.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Donors must be at least 17 years old in most states (or 16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
YouTube users under 16 years old will also need parental supervision to create or maintain a channel, the company added.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Two recent cases of parents in Round Lake Beach and Fox Lake charged with several counts each of torturing and abusing their children — in one case allegedly causing a son’s death — point to the need for some sort of parental licensing.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Another study on homebuyers in Shanghai found that even those with considerable personal savings relied heavily on parental support to fund their purchases.
—Matthew Chin,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Beef does something similar, translating immigrant frustration into the visual vocabulary of an American thriller, animated by distinctly Korean notions of family honor, shame, resentment and parental pressure.
—Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
Tech companies are have responded by releasing more parental controls and restrictions for young users.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The couple's parental rights to the 4-year-old were terminated following an investigation, and he was placed in foster care upon his release from a hospital.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Donors must be at least 17 years old in most states (or 16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
YouTube users under 16 years old will also need parental supervision to create or maintain a channel, the company added.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Two recent cases of parents in Round Lake Beach and Fox Lake charged with several counts each of torturing and abusing their children — in one case allegedly causing a son’s death — point to the need for some sort of parental licensing.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parental
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This means creating materials that are light enough to bring into space but protective enough to keep radiation at bay, says Philip Metzger, a professor of planetary science and space technology at the University of Central Florida, who was not involved in the new study.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
25 Mar. 2026
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Eucerin’s Advanced Repair Lotion focuses on exactly that, combining intense hydration with ingredients that help reinforce the skin’s natural protective layer.—
Hana Hong,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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As at many workplaces, agency assessments can be hyperbolic, reflecting the effusiveness of a supportive boss trying to promote the accomplishments of his team and win his employee a raise.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The arrangement could help some areas benefit from bond money, even if voters across the district are less supportive.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Data is the first step There are resources available to pregnant women to close some of the maternal health gaps.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The North Dallas medical center will remain open, and the Addison facility now hosts a second medical clinic which offers primary care for all ages, as well as maternal health care.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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On National Puppy Day, Comer hopes more people will take the first step toward becoming part of her caring community, whether through fostering, adopting or simply learning more about their local shelters.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Over the course of a record 12 seasons, Wolowitz went from a sleazebag to a caring father.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Parental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parental. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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