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as in dad
a male human parent
his sire had been a renowned Wall Street lawyer
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as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
the revered sire of the impressionist movement in art
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 12 June 2024
The movie sired several sequels, including a 2018 Netflix reboot directed by Brandon Camp.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2024
Carbone blinked before Otto the Conqueror, whose sire, Street Sense, won the 2007 Kentucky Derby under Calvin Borel.
—Bob Wisener, arkansasonline.com, 4 Feb. 2024
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Verb
The breezy docu builds to McCarthy confronting New York Magazine vet Blum himself about siring the moniker that would prompt many Brat Pack members to instantly distance themselves from the others in subsequent films.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 12 June 2024
The movie sired several sequels, including a 2018 Netflix reboot directed by Brandon Camp.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
Noun
Jobs, as the sire of both Apple and Pixar, would understand this.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2024
Carbone blinked before Otto the Conqueror, whose sire, Street Sense, won the 2007 Kentucky Derby under Calvin Borel.
—Bob Wisener, arkansasonline.com, 4 Feb. 2024
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Verb
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These big business changes often beget confusion and uncertainty, both externally and internally.Anne-Marie Rosser, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Failing to respond with force to an aggressive action can invite greater provocation, but so, too, can responding with force beget further escalation.Mona Yacoubian, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2024
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Jada shared a sweet post in October 2021 celebrating her dad’s birthday.Francesca Gariano, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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My dad is this like calm, sweet, empathetic man and Happy is a little bit high strung.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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Many women tech founders bootstrap their ventures initially, making cash flow management essential for survival and growth.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The company's founder, JW Ross, has spoken openly with podcast hosts about his previous struggles with alcohol, and how Feel Free Classic was developed as an alternative.Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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There’s often a deep sense of loss— both of the ability to father a biological child and of the traditional male role as a provider and protector.Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Bao Li, a 2-year-old male, was born in Sichuan to father An An and mother Bao Bao.Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2024
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Emily held her toddler Micah Jane on her hip as daughter Andie Mae, 4, stood in between her mommy and daddy.Angel Saunders, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Maybe don’t go into this film with high expectations (or daddy issues)?Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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Red Sea: Series GHOST TRAIN, directed by Se-Woong Tak South Korea A YouTube creator wanting more followers seeks out ghosts in a Korean subway station filled with spooky stories.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Plus there’s his content creator partnerships with brands including a sports drink company and a therapy app.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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The term creator, particularly in the context of content creator, emerged in the early 2000s with the rise of Web 2.0, the version centered on user contribution and interactivity that spawned social media platforms.Ruby Justice Thelot, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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First, Saoirse Ronan spawned a dozen think pieces after her comment about self-defense on The Graham Norton Show went viral.Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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Harris’ time as an author has bolstered her wealth.Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024
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As a result, the proceedings, which traditionally take place in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, are perfect fodder for authors and filmmakers.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Sire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sire. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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