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Recent Examples of mama's boy
This is not being a mama's boy, this is being a good and moral human being.
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Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
At the end of the day, Drake's a certified mama's boy.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 26 July 2023
By his own admission, Dustin Vitale is a mama's boy.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2021
Before that day, the chipper 23-year-old was known as a mama's boy.
—Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN, 3 June 2020
Both huge mama's boys, doing any and everything for our mothers.
—Trey Moses, Indianapolis Star, 30 Apr. 2017
That said, did anyone else see Dr. G as a mama's boy?
—Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com, 25 June 2018
Aiken credits his character to his mother, calling himself a mama's boy even now.
—Allison Glock, Esquire, 1 Nov. 2014
Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
At the end of the day, Drake's a certified mama's boy.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 26 July 2023
By his own admission, Dustin Vitale is a mama's boy.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2021
Before that day, the chipper 23-year-old was known as a mama's boy.
—Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN, 3 June 2020
Both huge mama's boys, doing any and everything for our mothers.
—Trey Moses, Indianapolis Star, 30 Apr. 2017
That said, did anyone else see Dr. G as a mama's boy?
—Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com, 25 June 2018
Aiken credits his character to his mother, calling himself a mama's boy even now.
—Allison Glock, Esquire, 1 Nov. 2014
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mama's boy
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While experts continue to debate which therapies are most effective and appropriate for these kids, ABA is one of the most widely recommended.Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Besides her kids, Givens’ other purpose in life is nursing.John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Raised to hunt big game by his abusive Russian gangster dad Nikolai (Russell Crowe), Sergei was attacked by a lion as a teenager and the witchy potion that saved his life also gave him primal animal powers.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Brighter Days Community Initiative, announced in June by the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida, is the first in the area to focus solely on teenagers and young adults ages 16 to 24.Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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While most rockers are fine for infants, kiddos outgrow them quickly.Nia Bowers, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Khloé also shared multiple photos of her kiddos enjoying Turkey Day, including a picture of True munching on a chocolate turkey and a sweet snap of the brother-sister duo embracing.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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DTaP is for children under age 7, while Tdap is for adolescents and adults.Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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Social media can harm kids’ mental health There is a large body of research linking social media use to negative mental health effects on kids and adolescents.Alison Escalante, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But it was always intended for Maresca to have around 22 outfield players to work with, plus space for any youngsters from the under-21s, this season.Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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As a youngster, to be a part of a brotherhood, especially as an only child, was special to me.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Iraola’s lads are a competent side at the back too, and have the fifth-best defence in the league based on their xG against (18.0).Abdul Rehman, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Say, could that lad be James Alexander Malcolm Mackenzie Fraser?Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 29 Nov. 2024
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The juvenile, whose name was not released, had an initial court appearance on Thursday and is due back for a pretrial conference on Dec. 31.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Two juveniles were arrested after a shooting inside a Lakewood PetSmart on Friday afternoon, according to police officials.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
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Before switching allegiance a final time, Zendejas played for first the U.S. and then Mexico at youth level, where paperwork irregularities caused by his failure to file a one-time switch led to the Mexican federation being hit with FIFA fines and forced to forfeit five games.The Athletic, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The 1,400-acre school had several names throughout its history but maintained its purpose as a place for criminal youth.CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024
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