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Recent Examples of maternal
Makary didn't appear Monday in the Oval Office alongside the president and other top public health officials for an event on maternal health.
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Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 12 May 2026
As their relationship re-ignites, Alex’s growing bond with Maxy forces a deadly choice between maternal instinct and romantic obsession.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
About 1,000 mg of iron is required during gestation and the postpartum period to support fetal growth and development and an increase in maternal blood volume.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Women who are at the most risk for maternal health problems are in communities with fewer resources and more coverage gaps, according to Steve Miff, president and CEO of Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
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Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 12 May 2026
As their relationship re-ignites, Alex’s growing bond with Maxy forces a deadly choice between maternal instinct and romantic obsession.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
About 1,000 mg of iron is required during gestation and the postpartum period to support fetal growth and development and an increase in maternal blood volume.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Women who are at the most risk for maternal health problems are in communities with fewer resources and more coverage gaps, according to Steve Miff, president and CEO of Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maternal
Adjective
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Both parents have been prevented from exercising parental rights over their children for three years and four months, are barred from communicating with them and have been ordered to pay them €30,000 (over $35,000) each, per SUR in English.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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This pattern, observed in modern birds, rarely appears in reptiles and other dinosaurs; this discovery revolutionizes our understanding of dinosaur parental care and suggests more complex social systems.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Claire Sterling, an Adidas designer who worked on the collaboration, told Footwear News Bad Bunny wanted a shoe that would speak to his fanbase but wasn’t too overly feminine.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Bjelland was one of the icons of the riot grrrl scene in the Nineties, and along with Courtney Love and Bratmobile’s Allison Wolfe, she was known for sporting hyper-feminine, girly dresses.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The vibrant flower enhances Leo's aura, urging them to shine their motherly instincts.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Across San Diego County, there are various ways to celebrate moms and motherly figures.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Maternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maternal. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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