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paternity

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as in fatherhood

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Recent Examples of paternity Stephen Kolek was originally going to start but will instead be placed on the paternity list. — Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 That’s because Sánchez is due to land on the paternity list soon, according to Boone. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026 Ohtani was out of the lineup for the series opener against the Orioles, but the Dodgers did not opt to put him on the paternity list, temporarily playing down a player instead. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 The arrest came after Tiffany Lee — identified by several outlets as Love's ex — reopened a declaration-of-paternity case on June 11 involving Love, court records show. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for paternity

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His hangout later that day with Davidson came as both are navigating major life changes, including fatherhood.

— Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
The subject of fatherhood, and everything that entails, has also been keenly felt at this World Cup.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 30 June 2026

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Here’s a look at Anne Hathaway’s best maternity style moments over the years.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
The landmark Ockenden report, led by maternity expert Donna Ockenden, found that over a 13-year period more than 500 mothers and babies died or came to harm due to inadequate care over a 13-year period in just one hospital trust.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 7 July 2026

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The military base has been working with Zoo America North American Wildlife Park since 2011 to develop a captive rearing program.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Cold-water releases can also help prevent rivers from heating up to lethal temperatures during critical spawning, rearing and migration periods.

— Eric Palkovacs, The Conversation, 26 May 2026

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