accouchement
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Moreover, he and the Duchess, ex-Susie Potter of Chicago, had been separated since the latter's accouchement, 20 years ago.
From Time Magazine Archive
In 1910 he was in Paris assisting, with Picasso and Braque, at the accouchement of cubism.
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At her first accouchement she took the precaution of registering at the hospital under a false name, thereby assuring detailed reports of the event in the newspapers.
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And as Fabiola canceled all engagements for the duration, all Belgium hoped for a safe accouchement.
From Time Magazine Archive
This occurred twice; but, after one disappointment, the accouchement was expected with all the ardour of English anticipation.
From Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume I (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte by Lady Anne Hamilton
Simply called a "Roasted Broccoli and Brussels Salad," it features warmed, crispy vegetables; cool accouchements like cheese, dates and almonds; and the amazing inclusion of Calabrian chili paste in the dressing.
From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2023
Curiously, the caves are not used for accouchements.
From Time Magazine Archive
As the magazine grew, its interests expanded: vacation planning, advice on romance, cooking and sewing instruction, even history in the form of a series of famous accouchements.
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At last I learnt that her former mesmerisers, as bold in their practice as certain hypnotisers of to-day, had induced somnambulism at the time of her accouchements.
From Real Ghost Stories by Estelle W. Stead
She presided at numerous artistic accouchements; she was, pre-eminently, the critical midwife to many poets, pianists, painters, composers, and thinkers.
From Unicorns by James Huneker
