paternity
Example Sentences
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The vice president has said he doesn’t plan to take formal paternity leave, but expects to organize his schedule so he can spend time with his new son.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
There is no specific stipulation on paternity leave, leaving those in the men's game to juggle their responsibilities.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
He was out of the lineup for the series opener against the Orioles, but the Dodgers did not opt to put him on the paternity list, temporarily playing down a player instead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
At the time, she served on OpenAI’s board, and didn’t disclose his paternity until it leaked in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
At Belo Horizonte, he joined the university faculty and founded, on the side, Brazil's first DNA-fingerprinting company, providing paternity tests for families and forensic studies for the police.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Vocabulary lists containing paternity
It's All in the Family
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Not Your Father's Word List: Pater, Patr
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UCPS 6th Grade Roots List #8
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