It is the firefighter's courage to storm a stairway filled with smoke, but also a parent's willingness to nurture a child, that finally decides our fate.

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But as a parent, I can also imagine what else might be on your mind tonight.

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But the long-rumored divestment also marked a new beginning for its Germany parent which will be re-named Daimler.

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But papa also keeps the household afloat: his children have a keen interest in labour laws that keep their parent unsackable.

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But also, women are more likely to talk about their moms if they're going to make fun of a parent, just as, you know, a son, a son's never going to make fun of his mom, or almost never make fun of his mom.

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