birthing

Example Sentences

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I see her death as a profound failure of the systems meant to protect birthing mothers.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2026

A buildup in pressure across the region is propelling wastewater up ancient wellbores, birthing geysers that can cost millions of dollars to clean up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Screwworms pose a serious threat to farm animals, especially those with common injuries from barbed wire, birthing, or procedures such as dehorning.

From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025

The hit BBC series, which ran for six series from 2013 to 2022, reached a global audience and helped transform Birmingham's image, boosting tourism and birthing countless events, fan groups and street art.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2025

In the next drawer was a stack of baby clothes, ironed and done up nice, like for the next birthing.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns