long-lost son

Frequency: 5.11.5 per million words

Refers to a son who has not been seen or heard from for a long time.

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Examples (10)

  • After decades, she was finally reunited with her long-lost son.
  • The old man wept tears of joy upon finding his long-lost son.
  • He had always dreamed of meeting his long-lost son someday.
  • The detective's investigation led him to the long-lost son.
  • It was an emotional reunion for the mother and her long-lost son.
  • She never gave up hope of finding her long-lost son.
  • The inheritance was claimed by his suddenly appearing long-lost son.
  • Rumors circulated about the king's long-lost son.
  • He wrote a book about his journey to find his long-lost son.
  • The village celebrated the return of their long-lost son.