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as in gone
containing unborn young within the body
we only realized that our cat had been pregnant when she unexpectedly delivered three kittens
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as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
a pregnant silence followed the ill-advised attempt at humor
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Recent Examples of pregnant
People who are pregnant or breastfeeding and people with medical conditions like bipolar disorder, epilepsy, and kidney problems should consult a healthcare provider before taking taurine supplements.
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Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
The 33-year-old pregnant Lifetime star — who was released from prison in December 2023 after serving seven years for second-degree murder — took to instagram on Tuesday, November 5, to share the official results of the DNA test.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Too much sugar is now a concern for pregnant mothers.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Playboi Carti was arrested after allegedly choking his pregnant girlfriend.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
The 33-year-old pregnant Lifetime star — who was released from prison in December 2023 after serving seven years for second-degree murder — took to instagram on Tuesday, November 5, to share the official results of the DNA test.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Too much sugar is now a concern for pregnant mothers.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Playboi Carti was arrested after allegedly choking his pregnant girlfriend.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
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The original pioneers were mostly busy making non-hyperpop or gone: SOPHIE tragically died in 2021; 100 gecs spent years toiling to make their zany stadium-rock second album.Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 3 Oct. 2024
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People have found out in the process — some who’ve gone virtual — their attendance has gone way up.Peggy O’Hare, ExpressNews.com, 7 May 2020
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John Zogby Grade: C Two new polls out late this week are very suggestive.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
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In research conducted last year by Interface and AI Forensics, the group found that users presented with a series of search suggestions most often picked the most suggestive headline available to click on.David Gilbert, WIRED, 16 July 2024
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In the same episode, a weekly Festive Face-Off involves an emotionally revealing ugly Christmas sweater showdown.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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In the 2024 movie musical, Regina (Reneé Rapp) picks a dramatic, yet less revealing look that resembles an elaborate bird of prey.Alexandra Willingham, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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Every family includes expectant or brand-new parents, and many have single mothers facing housing insecurity, MOMS organizers tell us. MOMS hopes to serve 130 families this holiday season.Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 4 Nov. 2024
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The expectant mom of two accessorized with a nude purse and a navy baseball cap, wearing her hair in a braid down her back.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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An unusually eloquent waiter—an aspiring actor—took our order and returned with the plates: pork shoulder for Graham, a hockey-puck-size fish cake with anchovy sauce for me.Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
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In a lengthy and eloquent letter, Laura set down her husband’s final hours.Paul Lindholdt, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2024
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The expressive face of the puppet can be helpful then.Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 16 Oct. 2024
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My films are really expressive about people’s lives.Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, instead of making the clip that attaches to your clothing a peg or similarly sprung clip, King Smith has opted for one reminiscent of a plastic paperclip.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The goal is to achieve a juicy look, characterized by an imprecise and slightly smudged application, reminiscent of the resulting lip tint after taking a bite of fruit.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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But a second Trump administration could also harness the country’s brilliant and sometimes brutal motion in productive ways, taking meaningful steps to make the United States more secure in a perilous world.Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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In addition to this meaningful tie collection, William also brought a little piece of home with him on his four-day trip to South Africa.Monique Jessen, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Pregnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnant. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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