solo parent
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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As the harried solo parent of a sick child, Byrne lets the camera zoom in so close to her character’s insecurities that the audience breaks out in a cold sweat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026
But Sophie, who spent about £30,000 on the entire process, considers herself "a solo parent".
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2024
A solo parent, Francisco wanted to focus on caring for her son, now 10, and her elderly parents in the San Francisco Bay area.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 4, 2021
I am an actual solo parent because there is no one else.
From Slate ● Jan. 8, 2019
But becoming a solo parent isn’t in most women’s game plan.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 14, 2015
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