Examples of pregnancy in a Sentence
an elephant's pregnancy can last almost a year
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Pregnant or breastfeeding: There is little evidence to support the safe use of garlic supplements during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
The 23-year-old gave birth shortly after announcing her pregnancy back in November.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 July 2025
This is a woman who announced her pregnancy at the Met Gala, after all!
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 July 2025
James rightly highlighted a racist depiction in a public health campaign about cannabis use during pregnancy.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 July 2025
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
The 23-year-old gave birth shortly after announcing her pregnancy back in November.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 July 2025
This is a woman who announced her pregnancy at the Met Gala, after all!
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 July 2025
James rightly highlighted a racist depiction in a public health campaign about cannabis use during pregnancy.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 July 2025
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“Pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pregnancy. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
pregnancy
noun
preg·nan·cy
ˈpreg-nən(t)-sē 
plural pregnancies
: the condition of being pregnant : gestation
Medical Definition
pregnancy
noun
preg·nan·cy
ˈpreg-nən-sē
plural pregnancies
1
: the condition of being pregnant
2
: an instance of being pregnant
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