birth

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

PBS will, after all, be presenting numerous specials on U.S. history in this 250th year of the nation’s birth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

"The doctor said 'well, you've just given birth to twins so that's what it will be' and so she came away," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“The following shall be nationals and citizens of the United States at birth: a person born in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof,” the law said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

You’re not going to know at the time of birth, for some people, whether they have the intent to stay or not — including U.S. citizens, by the way,” she said.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Somewhere in the Archipelago, moments after Mal flew, a woman gave birth.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell