Examples of pregnancy in a Sentence
an elephant's pregnancy can last almost a year
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In September 2021, Texas banned nearly all abortions beyond about six weeks of pregnancy.
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Rob Kuznia, CNN, 24 June 2024
As widely reported, Anya’s water broke too early in her pregnancy, and there was no chance of survival for her fetus.
—Lois Frankel, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2024
Lea Michele is embracing her third trimester of pregnancy with her favorite fashions!
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania allows abortions up to 24 weeks of pregnancy.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 June 2024
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Rob Kuznia, CNN, 24 June 2024
As widely reported, Anya’s water broke too early in her pregnancy, and there was no chance of survival for her fetus.
—Lois Frankel, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2024
Lea Michele is embracing her third trimester of pregnancy with her favorite fashions!
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania allows abortions up to 24 weeks of pregnancy.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 June 2024
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“Pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pregnancy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
pregnancy
noun
preg·nan·cy
ˈpreg-nən(t)-sē 
plural pregnancies
: the condition of being pregnant : gestation
Medical Definition
pregnancy
noun
preg·nan·cy
ˈpreg-nən-sē
plural pregnancies
1
: the condition of being pregnant
2
: an instance of being pregnant
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