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as in dads
a male human parent
his sire had been a renowned Wall Street lawyer
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as in founders
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
the revered sire of the impressionist movement in art
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as in fathers
to become the father of
the champion racehorse went on to sire a long line of winners
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Depressed dads are more prone to expressing aggravation, annoyance or even rage, Daniel Singley, a psychologist who founded a therapy center for men, said to the Times.
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The Chicago Cubs have two first-time dads, Dansby Swanson and Javier Assad, who are celebrating Father’s Day on Sunday with a deep appreciation of how fatherhood can affect their lives.
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Praising his contributions both before and after independence, Calvert believes Dickinson should be placed alongside Adams, Jefferson and others among the elite of founders.
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Willis, who was one of the group's founders in the 1970s, died one day shy of his 75th birthday.
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Russert and Sanders Townsend have bonded over losing their fathers.
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That would have been unlikely just a few years ago — when laws in this Muslim-majority nation forbade women freedom of travel without permission from husbands or fathers.
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From legendary producers to emerging creators, generations have relied on Akai’s hardware to transform ideas into timeless records, cementing the company’s reputation as a driving force behind modern music production.
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For creators, small businesses, and organizations who’d like to maintain a consistent online presence, the company is also adding an option to claim their existing Instagram or Facebook ID.
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Vegas is full of bachelor parties, drag revues, Elvis impersonators, wedding chapels, showgirls, leather daddies, casino grandmas, and enough sequins to blind Liberace.
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One of the world’s most famous baby daddies is getting a Netflix docuseries to chronicle his hectic life.
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The authors of this piece — a former federal civil rights prosecutor and a private civil rights attorney — have used both causes of action to punish state officials who trample our rights.
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In the spring, when animals’ energy stores are low, navigating uncrossable fences can cause pregnant wildlife to miscarry and, over time, result in declining birthrates, the authors wrote.
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“Sires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sires. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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