stepfather
noun
step·fa·ther
ˈstep-ˌfä-t͟hər 
: the husband of one's parent when distinct from one's natural or legal father
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Nelson was the stepfather of the victim, according to police.
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Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2024
Was writing about your stepfather and the abuse cathartic?
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
Phillips also heard testimony from the boy’s mother, stepfather and sister, who painted a picture of a loving family surrounding the boy.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024
The princess was accompanied by her stepfather Brillembourg at the wedding ceremony, which was held at the Cathedral of Ayios Nikolaos on the island of Spetses.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2024
Was writing about your stepfather and the abuse cathartic?
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
Phillips also heard testimony from the boy’s mother, stepfather and sister, who painted a picture of a loving family surrounding the boy.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024
The princess was accompanied by her stepfather Brillembourg at the wedding ceremony, which was held at the Cathedral of Ayios Nikolaos on the island of Spetses.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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stepfather
noun
step·fa·ther
ˈstep-ˌfät͟h-ər
: the husband of one's mother when distinct from one's natural or legal father
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