woman
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Sigmund Freud famously asked, “What does a woman want,” while confessing that he hadn’t the faintest idea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
To a man and woman, they made themselves Earth’s protectors because they have the means and muscle to take on the job.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
He got his first name from the woman who delivered him as a baby while his mother was in labor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
A Colombian woman who was rescued after being trapped for nearly 37 hours under the rubble in the wake of a strong earthquake has died of her injuries, her family told AFP on Saturday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
The woman takes both of Maggie’s hands in hers.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Now it’s a provocation by two former NBA players, Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White, who say they identify as women and wish to join the league.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Cassidy noted that immunity can decline during pregnancy, making community vaccination particularly important for protecting pregnant women.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
Their mean age was 57.9, and 58.5% were women.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
That group could even include several athletes who received grants from her nonprofit Stronger Than You Think, which helps provide prosthetics to girls and women experiencing limb loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
The women from Betsie’s cell at Scheveningen wept unabashedly.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
