Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The split came after Williams learned that Hunter had fathered a child with another woman.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2024

A High Court on Thursday declined to delay the funeral pending a woman’s legal claim that Kiptum had fathered her child.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

Barrett told the BBC in 2013 that he had fathered 23 daughters and 18 sons.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2024

American journalist James Callendar remained anonymous while revealing President Thomas Jefferson had fathered children with Sally Hemings, one of his slaves, it added.

From Washington Times • Jun. 7, 2023

Davos had fathered seven sons himself, and lost four on the Blackwater.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin