single mother

noun

: a mother who does not have a husband or partner

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As a single mother raised by a single mother, Tsushima knew that such experiences could be grueling. Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025 As a single mother navigating financial hardship and limited resources, Kennedy realized that most personal finance advice didn’t reflect her reality—or the reality of millions of others. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 Fest remembers her time as a single mother in Liberty, pinching together change to make ends meet. Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025 Being a single mother and balancing her demanding career hasn’t been easy, but her child has become her driving force. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for single mother

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“Single mother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20mother. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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