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father figure
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What first seems heartbreaking for Ray, who is established as Stevie’s employer and father figure, soon turns out to be an even more shocking reveal.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
19 July 2025 -
Family and friends of Eastland described him as a father figure for generations of girls who attended the summer camp, according to the Chronicle.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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