Sentence examples for parent but it from inspiring English sources

Montgomery Ward tried to come back after declaring bankruptcy in 1997 and even had the backing of General Electric, its parent, but it declared bankruptcy again at the end of 2000 and went out of business.

Well, Mark Duggan had a white parent but it didn't make much difference to his prospects.

Life's lottery can result in the premature death of a young parent, but it is infinitely more likely for the septuagenarian with a 10-year-old.

Taking time off work to have a baby can be a struggle financially for any parent – but it can be much harder for the self-employed.

Dr. Spock's beautifully written blend of medicine and psychology emphasized a partnership between the child and parent, but it also reminded parents they were, ultimately, in control.

Meanwhile, the Russian investor Vladimir Antonov — whom G.M. blocked from participating in the deal last year — has renewed his interest in a stake in Saab's parent, but it is unclear whether he will be allowed in.

The school had spent months communicating its policy to pupils and parents, but it was still being ignored.

Dr. Phil explains that Bella may have started controlling her food in an effort to defy her parents, but it soon took on a life of its own.

Parental Notification can't force teens to talk to their parents, but it may force them to do something desperate and dangerous.

On some level, it was great to be treated like a peer, to be on a first-name basis with my parents, but it wasn't exactly a substitute for the usual parental cocktail of nurturing and discipline.

It's hard to tell whether the restored 1921 Dentzel Carousel, with its classic prancing ponies, appeals more to kids or parents, but it draws perennially big lines nonetheless.