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as in childbirth
the act or process of giving birth to children
her second delivery took only three hours
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Recent Examples of delivery
Previously, the company had appeared interested only in having the area’s name changed for the purposes of postal delivery.
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J. David Goodman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Christmas Eve same-day delivery and pickup Major retailers are offering same-day pickup with varying deadlines and on-demand companies including Instacart, Shipt, DoorDash and Uber are also delivering Tuesday.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 24 Dec. 2024
Christmas is a postal holiday, so UPS and USPS pickup and delivery services will be unavailable Dec. 25.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
After your first year or $20,000 spent, enjoy 5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service, and unlimited 1.5% cash back on all other purchases.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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J. David Goodman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Christmas Eve same-day delivery and pickup Major retailers are offering same-day pickup with varying deadlines and on-demand companies including Instacart, Shipt, DoorDash and Uber are also delivering Tuesday.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 24 Dec. 2024
Christmas is a postal holiday, so UPS and USPS pickup and delivery services will be unavailable Dec. 25.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
After your first year or $20,000 spent, enjoy 5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service, and unlimited 1.5% cash back on all other purchases.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delivery
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Gaetz on Monday dropped an eleventh-hour lawsuit to block the report’s release.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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With 2:12 remaining, Marchenko scored off a nasty release from the left circle, snapping off a shot that beat Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault over his glove and under the crossbar.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Employers are also to prioritize reemployment training for mothers returning to the workforce after childbirth.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Pregnancy and childbirth are other risk factors for iron deficiency, because the fetus will absorb a significant amount of iron in the body.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms of bird flu in humans can include fever, redness or discharge in eyes, coughing or difficulty breathing, sore throat, muscle or body aches, diarrhea and vomiting.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms of bird flu in humans include eye redness or discharge, fever, cough or difficulty breathing, sore throat, muscle or body aches, diarrhea and vomiting.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Delivery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delivery. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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