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gender

[jen-der] / ˈdʒɛn dər /
NOUN
grammatical rules applying to nouns that connote sex or animateness
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The new facilities replaced older toilets and were intended to provide free, accessible toilets for everyone, regardless of gender.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

If they’re right about KD1’s gender, the eagle could be mate material, added Carpenter, who was there when the eagle was banded.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Over the last 10 years, Paxton has championed religious freedom in court, often defending groups or individuals with conservative Christian views, particularly on marriage and gender.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

In addition to a job as a researcher in gender studies, Hsieh hosts a podcast on building up Taiwan’s defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Like the WASP, they didn’t receive any real recognition for their service, but at least this can’t be blamed on gender discrimination—the men who flew for them didn’t get any recognition either.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

He declined to elaborate on their relationship, but encouraged everyone to kiss their pals, of all genders, with the vigor of an artist who is finally, truly, free.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

For those against shorts in the office the main reason, for both genders, was the concern over body shape and body hair.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

He didn’t cite examples, but one is the claim that there are 72 genders.

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

And while millennial women are Holden’s core audience, she said that the “Rich Old Lady” is an avatar for financial independence that applies to all ages and genders.

From MarketWatch Jan. 13, 2026

Switching Leah’s and Nick’s genders is like the pinnacle of Dad-humor.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli



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