1The paternal instincts of the older brother towards his siblings were evident in the way he looked out for them.
2Does the paternal love of a father for his children necessarily differ from the maternal love of a mother?
3The company's paternal approach to employee welfare was reflected in its generous benefits package and flexible working hours.
4Critics argue that the paternal authority of the state can sometimes be overly restrictive, undermining individual autonomy.
5There is a long tradition of paternal wisdom in literature, from Shakespeare's King Lear to Tolstoy's Ivan Ilyich.