as in pregnancy
the state of containing unborn young within the body
the length of gestation for the gray wolf is about 63 days
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This created hardship because the gestation period of film and TV development projects can stretch nine months or nine years, or longer.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
While the World Wildlife Fund says that the gestation period for giant pandas ranges between 95 to 160 days, an actual pregnancy can’t be confirmed until 14 to 17 days before birth.
—Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2024
Another 14% was caused by disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, followed by sudden infant death syndrome, unintentional injuries and maternal complications.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 25 July 2024
About 370,000 babies were born at 37 weeks’ gestation or earlier last year, according to the report.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
While the World Wildlife Fund says that the gestation period for giant pandas ranges between 95 to 160 days, an actual pregnancy can’t be confirmed until 14 to 17 days before birth.
—Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2024
Another 14% was caused by disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, followed by sudden infant death syndrome, unintentional injuries and maternal complications.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 25 July 2024
About 370,000 babies were born at 37 weeks’ gestation or earlier last year, according to the report.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Gestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gestation. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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