give birth

phrase

: to have a baby
gave birth last Thursday

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And Meraz’s sister-in-law is expecting to give birth to a baby girl. Noah Daly july 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026 Since giving birth, Schumer has been open about her health and weight loss journey on social media. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 July 2026 The pregnancy marks the first time a second lady has given birth while her husband has served in the White House since Ellen Maria Colfax in 1870. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 10 July 2026 Then this summer, their mother, Tuna John, gave birth to a second boy, Josiah. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for give birth

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“Give birth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20birth. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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