as in gestation
the state of containing unborn young within the body
an elephant's pregnancy can last almost two years
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Recent Examples of pregnancy
Markle did not specify which of her pregnancies was followed by postpartum preeclampsia, but the conversation—a glimpse behind the curtain—is an honest and vulnerable one.
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Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
The pregnancy news is also timely considering the longtime couple just marked 20 years together in September 2024, which is a beautiful achievement, especially in Hollywood.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
His caption accompanied a montage of memories from their pregnancy journey, including ultrasound scans, IVF treatments, hospital visits and a photo of Crew.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Plus, reviewers rave that this set is great for pregnancy and postpartum.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2025
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Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
The pregnancy news is also timely considering the longtime couple just marked 20 years together in September 2024, which is a beautiful achievement, especially in Hollywood.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
His caption accompanied a montage of memories from their pregnancy journey, including ultrasound scans, IVF treatments, hospital visits and a photo of Crew.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Plus, reviewers rave that this set is great for pregnancy and postpartum.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnancy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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