Examples of pregnancy in a Sentence
an elephant's pregnancy can last almost a year
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Karvunidis made some changes after that first pregnancy in 2008.
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Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
The condition occurs in about 1 of every 5,000 pregnancies, Small said.
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Watch the video above to see the emotional reaction to the pregnancy news.
—Annalisa Mastronardi, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
The actor also recommends her current home of Paris as a place to enjoy one's pregnancy.
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Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
The condition occurs in about 1 of every 5,000 pregnancies, Small said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Watch the video above to see the emotional reaction to the pregnancy news.
—Annalisa Mastronardi, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
The actor also recommends her current home of Paris as a place to enjoy one's pregnancy.
—Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pregnancy
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“Pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pregnancy. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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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