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gender

[jen-der] / ˈdʒɛn dər /
NOUN
grammatical rules applying to nouns that connote sex or animateness
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"They are not defined by caste, gender or economic class," Aiyar said.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

In a shift from past years, Goldman didn’t provide racial and gender demographics of the partner class, which it had been disclosing to show more women and minorities were climbing the ranks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

The Times reached out to the actor’s representatives for details including the birth date and gender of the child but did not hear back.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

How much you receive depends on your investment, the interest rate and the payment schedule, as well as your age, your gender and whether the contract is a joint-and-survivor annuity.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

“Don’t be. My dad says that men performing in non- traditional gender roles is good for feminism. He says it’s important, as an artist, to be in touch with his feminine side.”

From "George" by Alex Gino

Gen X and millennials make up the largest patient populations for both genders, the study found.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Gender-responsive policing recognizes that people of different genders can experience crime, victimization, and interactions with law enforcement differently.

From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026

If the genders were reversed and your husband was the one with $8 million saved for retirement and had sold a business, the public and private perception of your relationship would likely be quite different.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

For those against shorts in the office the main reason, for both genders, was the concern over body shape and body hair.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

Denmark gives its citizens the choice of three official genders: male, female, and X.The White House designates a gender-neutral bathroom for visitors and staff.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater


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