as in altering
to remove the sex organs of
desex the baby chickens destined for market
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For Charlotte-area entrepreneurs Eugene and Ayanna Williams, and their six children, the last year has been a whirlwind of new beginnings and life-altering challenges.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
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The talk show queen got in on the Tiger King phenomenon by altering her appearance to resemble Carole Baskin.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sherrill’s campaign had focused on restoring trust in government, fixing New Jersey’s troubled infrastructure, and lowering costs for middle-class families.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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What's more, tree species that live with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which give them abundant nitrogen, generally do not turn red.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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There are also medical and behavioral benefits to spaying (female pets) and neutering (male ones).—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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And the Wildcat takes arguably the most talented Irish quarterback in a generation and turns him into a lead blocker while neutering a talented receiver group.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Desexing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desexing. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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