sired

past tense of sire
as in fathered
to become the father of the champion racehorse went on to sire a long line of winners

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Recent Examples of sired Somebody fell out of love — a complaint sired this inspection. David J. Neal july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Gun Runner’s stable still has the brass nameplate of its former occupant, legendary 1977 Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew, who also sired an impressive line of runners. Graham Cornwell, New York Times, 19 June 2026 There are several Nick Cannons — the TV host, the actor, the occasional hip-hop artist, the penitent, and, perhaps the most famous Cannon, the fertile father of 12 who sired five children in 2022 alone. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026 Bowie sired a calf there in June 2025, making Fort Worth Zoo’s oldest elephant Rasha a great-grandmother and the matriarch of four generations. Harriet Ramos may 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026 Robusta, a Calumet Farm homebred sired by Accelerate, has only a maiden victory from five career starts. Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 Both calves were sired by Bernard, who is now dad to 17 rhinos. Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 Morobe sired two daughters as part of a breeding program. Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 18 Feb. 2026 Spike had sired three elephant calves at other zoos, but none survived. Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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  • It was also revealed that Frank had fathered numerous sons and raised them to carry out his hits.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
  • River’s investigation leads to Frank Harkness (Hugo Weaving), a former CIA officer who has fathered many sons with different women, raising the boys in a private compound in France as a private army of mercenaries.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • One of the Roundhouse’s biggest brags is an extensive liquor collection, highlighting spirits produced in New York State.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Directed and produced by Arie Esiri and Chuko Esiri, the film stars Sophie Okonedo as Clarissa, along with David Oyelowo, India Amarteifio, Toheeb Jimoh, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and Ayo Edebiri.
    Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026
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  • Missouri's battle over its congressional districts has spanned more than a year and spawned confusion over which districts will be in place for voters.
    DAVID A. LIEB, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The redistricting battle began over a year ago Missouri’s battle over its congressional districts has spanned more than a year and spawned confusion over which districts will be in place for voters.
    David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Sired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sired. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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