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I found myself the father of a huge family.
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The speaker says that he unexpectedly became the father of a very large family. “Found myself” suggests this situation came about without being fully planned or anticipated, while “huge family” emphasizes its unusual size.
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- Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, Te Ara — the Encyclopedia of New Zealand
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