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continence

[kon-tn-uhns] / ˈkɒn tn əns /


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The brain’s ability to regulate bodily functions, like swallowing and continence, erodes.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2025

Holly was not referred for further treatment for Ayda or told about children's continence services that could help.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2025

She said children were being failed in areas where there was no dedicated children's continence service.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2025

Any chance Sally or Ed has anxiety, digestive or continence issues, hearing loss …?

From Washington Post Jan. 29, 2023

Would there were more like him in continence of speech, wholesomeness of judgment, nobility of ideals, and in the shrewd perception of character.

From Unicorns by Huneker, James




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