Example Sentences

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The Tibetan spaniel papillon mix was photographed on Instagram wearing a bow tie, with a caption that read: “My mommies are MARRIED!!!! Married?…… yes…. married!!!”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2023

This week, she asked, “Where did the first baby come from before there were mommies and daddies?”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2022

“Even when your mommies and daddies are far away, they are so proud of you, and I’m so proud of you as your president.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 12, 2022

Some families have two mommies, some have two daddies, some have a mom and a dad or live with a grandparent, for example.

From Washington Post • May 9, 2022

Charles Beckendorf, senior counselor for the Hephaestus cabin, would make most monsters cry for their mommies.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan