son

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Recent Examples of son Mailman's mom warns son's killer will strike again thanks to lenient plea deal Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's office offered a sentence of 15 years to Jaia Cruz in exchange for pleading guilty to fatally stabbing US Mailman Ray Hodge in a Harlem sandwich shop, despite fierce opposition from his family. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025 The pair welcomed sons Hunter and Ryder on Aug. 4, 2004. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025 Keller’s son Mehdi is a senior figure in their recruiting team. Simon Johnson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025 Mariah Carey just pulled a classic mom move by embarrassing her teenage son in front of his friends. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for son
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Noun
  • In the film, Davis plays the U.S. President, who becomes the number one target of terrorists who attack the diplomatic summit; Martin is her rebellious teenage daughter.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Authorities found Kendra and her daughter living at what was described to Fox News Digital as a refugee camp.
    Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Once the heir to Anthony’s throne in New York, Porzingis is now a key piece of a Celtics team that has owned the Knicks all season.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The Lakers, meanwhile, saw a basketball genius and the heir to their next era.
    Jovan Buha, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The dangers of children having phones at school is another issue the show tackles, albeit subtly.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Born in Georgia, Ridley was the seventh of eight children, and born on Dec. 21, 1952.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Just over a year ago, Bradley ignited his senior career with a run of form that brought him into the conversation as a potential Alexander-Arnold successor, including a goal and two assists in a 4-1 victory against Chelsea in the January.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Their sole plausible successor, J.J.’s son, John, died suddenly at age 53 in 1962, a year ahead of his senescent father, who was never told of his death.
    Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Part of the reason is biological: sharks tend to grow slowly, reproduce late, and have few offspring, so even moderate fishing pressure can push populations into decline.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Any future Bill Belichick offspring would be younger than his 6 current grandchildren.
    Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025

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