- present participle of conceive.
conceiving
Example Sentences
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After James and his wife had difficulty conceiving, he had what he describes as an "ostrich moment"; months of burying his head in the sand while his partner went through all the checks and tests.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Chicago gave credit to Parazaider for conceiving of the band’s distinct instrumentation, and the work ethic that made them stars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
But some symptoms are highly suggestive of PCOS, including irregular or missed periods, excessive hair growth on the face and body, acne, weight gain, and difficulty conceiving.
From Slate ● Sep. 19, 2025
When Ms Park and her husband had trouble conceiving, they looked to fertility treatments.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2025
I hastened to drive from my mind the hateful notion I had been conceiving respecting Grace Poole; it disgusted me.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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