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
The day Deb died, he became a solo parent to their three newly bereaved children while living with his own crushing grief.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2023
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
Being a solo parent is certainly not always easy, but I knew what I was getting myself into, and was prepared.
From Slate • Oct. 24, 2016
But becoming a solo parent isn’t in most women’s game plan.
From The Guardian • Sep. 14, 2015
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