with child

phrase

Definition of with childnext
as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body They were delighted to discover that, after months of trying, she was with child.

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Recent Examples of with child But the department has also recommended to the county attorney that his parents be charged with child abuse. — Gabriella Bachara, NBC news, 3 July 2026 Benny, the facility dog, works paw in hand with child life specialist Martha Hartz. — Zuri Primos june 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
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with young
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  • No wonder the genre struck a chord with young people; these stories were free, highly bingeable, and—best of all—supposedly autobiographical, offering stream-of-consciousness storytelling straight from the bleeding heart of your fellow postgrad.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • Families with young children will appreciate Aeroplan's generous lap infant policy.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 13 July 2026
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“With child.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/with%20child. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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