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as in gone
containing unborn young within the body
we only realized that our cat had been pregnant when she unexpectedly delivered three kittens
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as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
a pregnant silence followed the ill-advised attempt at humor
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Recent Examples of pregnant
Karoline is pregnant, thanks to a momentary pursuit of pleasure, and that predicament has resulted in the loss of her job at a textile factory.
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Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
While casual consumption of turmeric in food is generally considered safe, some doctors suggest pregnant or breastfeeding people should avoid turmeric and curcumin supplements.
—Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
It also shouldn't be used by people who are pregnant, on a low-sodium diet, or under the age of 12 without approval from a healthcare provider.17
Baking soda or antacids containing baking soda shouldn't be consumed on an overly full stomach.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
For the same reason, pregnant women should avoid the herb altogether.
—Katharina Walser, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
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Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
While casual consumption of turmeric in food is generally considered safe, some doctors suggest pregnant or breastfeeding people should avoid turmeric and curcumin supplements.
—Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
It also shouldn't be used by people who are pregnant, on a low-sodium diet, or under the age of 12 without approval from a healthcare provider.17
Baking soda or antacids containing baking soda shouldn't be consumed on an overly full stomach.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
For the same reason, pregnant women should avoid the herb altogether.
—Katharina Walser, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
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The original pioneers were mostly busy making non-hyperpop or gone: SOPHIE tragically died in 2021; 100 gecs spent years toiling to make their zany stadium-rock second album.Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 3 Oct. 2024
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People have found out in the process — some who’ve gone virtual — their attendance has gone way up.Peggy O’Hare, ExpressNews.com, 7 May 2020
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Police say the man kept asking the girl suggestive questions, asked for photographs and sent some of himself.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their spinsterhood took on an ominous cast, their celibacy no longer evidence of pure, Christian love, but now suggestive of physical, emotional, and intellectual degeneracy.Natalie Kinkade, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2024
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The last five games have been very revealing about where this team is in Year 1 under Harbaugh.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The mini-moon's composition has proved to be one of its most revealing features.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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The expectant mom could be seen wearing a high-neck, tight black gown, accentuating her baby bump.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Two months later in Disney Hall, Esa-Pekka Salonen conducted the Colburn Orchestra in a fiery yet eloquent performance of Sibelius’ Second Symphony, which was written at the beginning of the 20th century, when Finland was seeking cultural independence from Russia.Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, this was a season- and career-defining game for those involved, as evidenced by Cal quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s extremely emotional and eloquent postgame interview.Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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This is a really pretty wine with aromas of orange blossom and honeysuckle with juicy stone fruit on the refreshing palate with bright acidity and a long expressive finish. 2021 Alma Rosa, Chardonnay, El Jabalí Vineyard, Sta.Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The artist’s intuitive approach to sculpting diverse materials into expressive forms led to the creation of soaring red and pink rose blossoms made of fiberglass and stainless steel that rise as high as 15 feet into the air.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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The style is reminiscent of ‘60s style icons like Brigitte Bardot or Audrey Hepburn, who wore a similar style of pigtails in Breakfast at Tiffany's.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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Among Us is reminiscent of the iconic party game Mafia, and John Carpenter’s legendary sci-fi horror film, The Thing.Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, patients, the ultimate end-users, are left craving better care, personalized attention, and meaningful outcomes.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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And yet, a meaningful public-health effort that helps those with the disease remains vexingly elusive.Ingfei Chen, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Pregnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnant. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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