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Recent Examples of fertilized
Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants into tissue outside of the uterus.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Some forms of contraception, including certain types of intrauterine devices and emergency contraception, may prevent pregnancy after fertilization by blocking a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus.
—Caleb McCullough, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2024
Ectopic pregnancy: This happens when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, resulting in a non-viable pregnancy.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 13 Sep. 2024
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The comparison is apt because the youngest cells in a fertilized egg can, indeed, become multitudes — both in terms of numbers and types.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants into tissue outside of the uterus.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Some forms of contraception, including certain types of intrauterine devices and emergency contraception, may prevent pregnancy after fertilization by blocking a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus.
—Caleb McCullough, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2024
Ectopic pregnancy: This happens when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, resulting in a non-viable pregnancy.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilized
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Uranium enriched to 60 percent could theoretically be used for a nuclear weapon, albeit an inefficient one by most standards.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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It is enriched with botanical oils renowned for their purifying properties and is suited to most skin types.Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Millions of infections occurring around the world each year provides fertile ground for lots of errors.Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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It’s widely seen as a tactical partnership to shut out far-right nationalists whose voices found fertile ground amid high living costs and a sluggish economy.Stephen McGrath and Vadim Ghirda, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Developing a new productive capacity takes time, so senior executives who have a wait and see attitude may find themselves on the wrong side of an experience curve that will be hard to compete with.John Sviokla, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Pedroia’s last productive season came in 2017, when he was limited to 105 games due to left knee soreness thanks in part to the infamous play where Manny Machado spiked him during a close play at second base.Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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Kinship and hierarchy were replaced or augmented by coöperative relationships that individuals entered into voluntarily—covenants, promises, and the economically essential contracts.Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The ample cabinet space in the kitchen is augmented by a large pantry.James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
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Few establishments in New York hold history quite as rich as Eddie’s Sweet Shop.Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Others have gotten super rich in everything from pumping iron (Arnold Schwarzenegger), fashion (Aritzia founder Brian Hill) and sandwiches (Jersey Mike’s Subs’ founder Peter Cancro).Connor Greene, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Also a prolific pitchwoman and investor, Morgan acquired stakes this year in Unrivaled, the forthcoming women’s pro basketball league, and Classic Football Shirts, which sells vintage soccer jerseys.Brett Knight, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Alonso is one of the most prolific power hitters in baseball.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Biden decided to run again despite concerns about his age, and then his debate showing substantially reinforced the doubts many voters already had.Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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That rim, which is reinforced with a wire rod to prevent warping, especially came in handy while roasting vegetables on them.Molly Allen, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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People who are pregnant or lactating should be cautious with annatto supplementation, as research is lacking regarding its safety in these populations.14 When buying a supplement, make sure the product is independently tested.Devineé Lingo, M.S., Health, 21 Dec. 2024
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Because limited research exists on the effects of C. asiatica on pregnancy and lactation, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid it.Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Fertilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilized. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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