as in confinement
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Noun
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His wife, Kimberly Maddox, 44, was sentenced to 12 months, including time in home confinement.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2025 -
Federal judge Reed O’Connor dismissed Tarrant County and six jailers listed as defendants from the lawsuit in early February, citing the plaintiffs’ failure to show that Johnson’s death was a result of conditions of confinement, such as overcrowding.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Older age also carries a higher risk of gestational diabetes, high blood pressure and chromosomal conditions during pregnancy.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Genetics are likely to play a role; researchers have also explored the possible contributions of factors such as parental age; labor and delivery conditions; and exposures to certain chemicals, medications, or infections during pregnancy.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Approximately 80% of miscarriages occur in the first trimester, so in the event of a complication or loss, the couple may be faced with sensitive questions or potential criticism from others.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Around six months into the pregnancy, the woman reportedly experienced a miscarriage, according to police.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Lying-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lying-in. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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