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 The nonprofit offers aspiring women mentorships and training on everything from financial literacy to entrepreneurship — often with child care provided. Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 She was initially charged with child endangerment resulting in death and pleaded not guilty, but later pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in July. Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 28 Aug. 2026 In Idaho, parents who say their faith prohibits lifesaving medical care for their children can’t be charged with child neglect or manslaughter. Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 26 Aug. 2026 It was later revealed that the grand jury had voted to charge John and Patsy Ramsey with child abuse resulting in death. Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for with child
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with young
Phrase
  • To isolate this sense, the team designed an experiment with young poplars.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Murray hopes to connect with young people who encounter negativity on social media.
    Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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“With child.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/with%20child. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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