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preemie

[pree-mee] / ˈpri mi /


NOUN
milquetoast
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When Kirstie Rickert’s daughter was born a preemie two years ago, diaper rashes were a major and relentless struggle.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2026

You may have heard the term "preemie" before, perhaps when a loved one delivered a baby more than three weeks before the expected due date.

From Salon Aug. 7, 2023

Many dolls are made to fit preemie, newborn, or even Build-a-Bear clothes.

From The Verge Mar. 10, 2022

"He was a preemie, so to me this is even more of an issue."

From Fox News Feb. 9, 2022

She knit preemie caps for the nursery at the nearby hospital, crocheted blankets for the shelter, and helped organize the food bank.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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