full-term
adjective
: retained in the uterus for the normal period of gestation before birth
a full-term newborn
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Romero said some might not even care enough to vote in the special election, instead just directing their attention to the full-term race.
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Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Last year between both programs, Care Ring served 1,200 families, and all babies were born at a healthy weight and at full-term.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Because of that vacancy, Yuba-Sutter voters will choose a short-term replacement for their current district, and a separate full-term representative for their new district, at the June 2 primary election.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The first was a baby girl, born full-term and healthy in August 2024.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Last year between both programs, Care Ring served 1,200 families, and all babies were born at a healthy weight and at full-term.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Because of that vacancy, Yuba-Sutter voters will choose a short-term replacement for their current district, and a separate full-term representative for their new district, at the June 2 primary election.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The first was a baby girl, born full-term and healthy in August 2024.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Full-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-term. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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