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menses

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Definition of menses

as in menstruation

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One game involved picking colored chits containing questions about menstruation.

— Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
Another hurdle for menstrual research specifically is the lack of education around menstruation, even among doctors.

— Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026

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Granlund scored from the slot in the first period right as a power play ended, extending his scoring streak to six games.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
Near-seasonable temperatures with periods of cloud coverage mixed with sunshine are forecast in Central Florida on Sunday.

— Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

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