solo parent
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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But Sophie, who spent about £30,000 on the entire process, considers herself "a solo parent".
From BBC
The day Deb died, he became a solo parent to their three newly bereaved children while living with his own crushing grief.
From BBC
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
It would be wrong to say I never appreciated the sacrifices of a solo parent.
From New York Times
Your husband’s overreliance on screens is complicating your life when you’re on solo parent duty.
From Slate
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