Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for godfathering
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The Bears are going to have to convince top head-coaching candidates that losing is not systemic at Halas Hall.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025 -
Nate McMillan had 19 years of NBA head-coaching experience.—
Jason Quick,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Golden, in a white shirt and orange tie, walked out of a nearly empty stadium after leading the worst loss in Hurricanes history, a 58-0 home humiliation against Clemson.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Texas gave up a season-high 336 passing yards and three touchdowns in its first-round Playoff win over Clemson, but the Sun Devils are without leading receiver Jordyn Tyson (75 catches, 1,101 yards, 10 TDs) in this game.—
Manny Navarro,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The sword might have been a gift from a royal, Sayer adds, and it may have been used for generations—signifying social status—before accompanying its last owner to the grave.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Jan. 2025
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Sunday’s incident with Moore also is the second time that Jenner has been involved in an awkward viral moment while accompanying her boyfriend Chalamet to the Golden Globes.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
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So that’s my guiding light, through just historical data.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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In his new role as executive chairman, Patrick will focus on long-term strategic partnerships and guiding the group to thrive sustainably in an evolving regional and global landscape.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
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The footage, which has garnered almost 225,000 views, captures a scenario familiar to anyone who has struggled with teaching their dog to reliably come when called.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Millions of retirees devoted themselves to protecting our communities, teaching our children and delivering essential services.—
Suzanne Blake
Reporter,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Officers arrived at the scene to find a group of people, including juveniles, attending a party at a rental house.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Robles and his mom Judy Robles were attending, too.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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From bizarre biological quirks that cause demonic hallucinations, to sci-fi scenarios like brains piloting robots and full head transplants, here are the weirdest science stories of 2024.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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After piloting twin SpaceX capsules to test technologies pivotal to future Mars flights, Isaacman told me in an interview that these demo missions are laying the foundation for a Big Bang-like explosion in space travel waiting in the wings.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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But Warren also gave off the impression he will be heavily involved in steering everything.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Dec. 2024
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Social media has flipped the power dynamic, turning memes into tools for steering these rivalries.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
10 Dec. 2024
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“Godfathering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godfathering. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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