gestation
Example Sentences
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He has backed a ban on abortion after 20 weeks of gestation, a position that divides Americans, opinion polls show.
From Reuters
Circuit Court of Appeals scaled back temporarily the two-pill regimen from 10 to seven weeks’ gestation and blocked the delivery of abortion drugs by mail.
From Washington Times
It was first approved for the termination of pregnancy up until seven weeks' gestation.
From BBC
The state Senate has approved a ban after six weeks’ gestation.
From Seattle Times
The two-pill abortion protocol, which has become the most common method of pregnancy in the nation, is approved for ending pregnancies up to 10 weeks gestation.
From Washington Times
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