infant
Example Sentences
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The infant mortality rate is three times higher than in Denmark.
It opened an infant classroom two days before the old location burned, pivoting to younger children to account for the loss of 4-year-olds to TK.
From Los Angeles Times
Studies have suggested it may lower infant deaths from other infections, implying extended cross protection, though the mechanism was unclear and results varied.
From Science Daily
During the rationing period, sugar allowances for the entire population, including pregnant women and children, were capped at less than 40 g per day -- and infants under age 2 were not allowed any added sugars.
From Science Daily
The infant had bronchitis, he said, and was unresponsive for hours before being discharged.
From Salon
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