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Noun
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Failures to implement the laws intended to protect women are reinforced by the taboos around menstruation, said Omer, which limit public discussion.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Follicular menstruation, ovulation.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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If passed, the bill would allow residential ratepayers to be placed on budget billing plans on July 1, and utilities will be prohibited from disconnecting low-income customers’ services during periods with extreme heat warnings.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bracelet wasn’t the only piece of period jewelry Robbie wore on the London carpet.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Menses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menses. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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