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Examples of pregnancy in a Sentence
an elephant's pregnancy can last almost a year
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Experiencing maternity discrimination four months into her first pregnancy, and prohibited in meeting the three month appeal window due to pressing health concerns, Joeli’s frustration at limited access to justice available to those impacted birthed Pregnant then Screwed in 2015.
—Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The couple kept their pregnancy low-key before announcing their small bundle's arrival on Instagram.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Since announcing her pregnancy, Qualley has shared a few maternity pictures on her Instagram, including one of her and Wilson together.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
More than 60% of abortions in the U.S. are medication abortions, meaning a person takes two drugs, often at home, to end a pregnancy.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of pregnancy was
in the 15th century
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“Pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pregnancy. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Kids 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
More from Merriam-Webster on pregnancy
Nglish: Translation of pregnancy for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of pregnancy for Arabic Speakers
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