biological mother

Example Sentences

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The family was such a cohesive unit that Ravinder was 10 before he learned which one was his biological mother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

Researchers aren't sure what happened to the new cub's biological mother, but they are trying to identify her with genetic samples.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

While not wanting to "undermine any relationship between step-parents and sons or daughters", she believed a biological mother "might remain the last person to have your back", she said.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

My mother was adopted and found her biological mother out on the West Coast.

From Salon • Oct. 6, 2024

But now, more than love or an unfulfilled longing, I feel pity for my biological mother.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter