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Yeoh added that she felt blessed to also have a number of godchildren, nieces and nephews.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2024

And the maid of honor at his wedding — whose children are his godchildren — called him from the Barricks’ home Monday.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2023

He is survived by his wife, actress and acting teacher Caroline Ducrocq, as well as their godchildren Grace, Hamish and Chet.

From Fox News • Jan. 30, 2022

Last week, in her first public remarks as the vice-presidential candidate, Ms. Harris presented herself as a kind of all-purpose maternal figure tending to stepchildren, godchildren and nieces.

From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2020

Tonight is one of her bembé ceremonies to celebrate some of her godchildren.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi