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condom

[kon-duhm, kuhn-] / ˈkɒn dəm, ˈkʌn- /


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“Emerging Markets continued to deliver despite the Chinese condom headwinds still persisting with broad-based momentum extending well beyond China,” they said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Costs have been affected "across the board", including the price of condom material nitrile latex and natural rubber.

From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026

According to a survey published by the Department of Health and Human Services, men's condom use declined from 75% in 2011 — being the top contraceptive option — to 42% in 2021.

From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2023

If after 20 minutes the bleeding has not stopped, then a condom attached to a catheter is inserted into the uterus and then inflated.

From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2023

Differences: No condom machine Less graffiti No urinal The smell is more or less the same, which is rather disappointing.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green

More than 80 percent of programs contained information that was either seriously misleading or straight-up wrong, including that HIV can be contracted by sweat and tears and that condoms are ineffective.

From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2026

The maker of Durex condoms and Mucinex cold medicine said Friday that it was selling the Russian hygiene unit to Arnest Management.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Current male contraceptive options remain limited to condoms and vasectomies.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 7, 2026

For instance, a new 13% tax on contraceptives - including condoms, birth control pills and devices - has sparked concern about unwanted pregnancies and HIV rates.

From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2026

“Walk into any drugstore. Makeup and candy up front, tampons and condoms in the back, by the pharmacy, close to the allergy and flu medications.”

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely


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