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Hawkins, godfather to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, took teammates to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum whenever in Kansas City, decades before MLB officially recognized the leagues.
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Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2021
Now Leroy could be dad first and coach second, while Lewis could be coach first and godfather second.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2020
Hosted by Sean, 44, the two-part documentary about his dad — who was tragically murdered outside his New York City apartment on Dec.8, 1980 — also features memories from his elder brother, Julian Lennon, and godfather Elton John.
—Phil Boucher, PEOPLE.com, 23 Sep. 2020
The new generation of progressives in the city, godfathered by Garcia, and represented in the March elections by Alma Anaya, Aaron Ortiz, and Beatriz Frausto, is a force to be reckoned with within the party.
—Jacqueline Serrato, chicagotribune.com, 25 Apr. 2018
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Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2021
Now Leroy could be dad first and coach second, while Lewis could be coach first and godfather second.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2020
Hosted by Sean, 44, the two-part documentary about his dad — who was tragically murdered outside his New York City apartment on Dec.8, 1980 — also features memories from his elder brother, Julian Lennon, and godfather Elton John.
—Phil Boucher, PEOPLE.com, 23 Sep. 2020
The new generation of progressives in the city, godfathered by Garcia, and represented in the March elections by Alma Anaya, Aaron Ortiz, and Beatriz Frausto, is a force to be reckoned with within the party.
—Jacqueline Serrato, chicagotribune.com, 25 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for godfather
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While stepping away from artist management, Jones remained committed to mentoring young talent, celebrating the successes of Grammy winners like Jacob Collier and Jon Batiste, and expressing gratitude for the contributions of outgoing division president Adam Fell.Jennifer Frederick, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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In the romantic thriller, Nicole Kidman plays a CEO who meets a young intern (Harris Dickinson) as part of her company's mentoring program.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Del Rio had a 93-94 record in a 12-year NFL head coaching career that included stints with the Jaguars (2003-11) and Raiders (2015-17).Steve Megargee, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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Tennis coach Brad Gilbert, who coached Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff, has joined the production as technical consultant, alongside his wife, Kim.Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Will our children get through college without AI to guide them?Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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During a meeting in early 2024, the foundation’s inner circle locked themselves in a room to come up with the guiding tenets for the group.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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This aircraft was piloted by Sergey Bogdan, the senior test pilot for aircraft designer Sukhoi.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Lions’ offense, piloted by senior quarterback Mason Premer, was potent, but its ball-hawking defense was dominant, and CA (15-3) was blanked for the first time this season.Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
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The new families, arriving in long columns of vans, coaches and trucks escorted by police cars, were greeted by red banners and traditional Tibetan dances, social media footage shows.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ingram was escorted by Dr. Susan Beaton Manley and Dr. Carol Lipe Angel, who also served as his attendants, along with best man Andrew Cozart of Little Rock; and attendants Patrick Hoy of London; Bo Frazier of Little Rock; and Staci Stagg of Sherwood.Cary Jenkins, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The move has been applauded by the National Council of Wellbeing, the National Association of Counties, and mental health and crisis counseling experts across the country.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
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If these detractors are severely impacting the group dialogue, counseling them individually with the intent to improve is warranted.Leon E. Moores, MD, DSc, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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The Bengals engineered a 10-play, 73-yard drive that ended with a three-yard touchdown pass to Tanner Hudson.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Every inch has been engineered for comfort, from the cozy fleece lining to the drawstring waistband.Esme Benjamin, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Godfather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godfather. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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