brood
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Then there was his promise to build her a dance studio on their massive estate; he turned it into a schoolhouse for their growing brood of children.
From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026
The dwelling offers ample room for a Kardahsian-Jenner-sized brood, boasting eight bedrooms and eight full bathrooms, including an attached guest suite with a private entrance, kitchenette, sitting area, and courtyard.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
Conditions were far more severe near the edges of the brood.
From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026
Researchers found that although colonies were able to keep average brood temperatures within the ideal range of 34-36°C needed for healthy development, temperatures inside the hive still fluctuated widely throughout the day.
From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026
It wasn’t Lyra’s way to brood; she was a sanguine and practical child, and besides, she wasn’t imaginative.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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