give birth

phrase

: to have a baby
gave birth last Thursday

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What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn – amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics, and explosive action – gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us, and ultimately destroys us. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 June 2026 As billions of people can attest, giving birth is hard for humans. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026 Tedeschi, who had just given birth to her son Charles with husband and bandmate Derek Trucks, recalls how Weir was always offering her mushrooms. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026 Expecting her fourth child, Vance will be the first second lady to give birth since vice president Schuyler Colfax’s wife Ellen gave birth in 1870. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Just before the wedding party gave their toasts, there was a special announcement — Madison gave birth! Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

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“Give birth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20birth. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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