mate

Example Sentences

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“Unlike dogs who can mate a couple times a year, come into heat a couple times a year, wolves aren’t that way,” said Amaroq Weiss, senior wolf advocate with the Center for Biological Diversity.

From Los Angeles Times

They document eagle calls, mating and all things egg.

From Los Angeles Times

Research suggests that pills which flatten the natural ebb and flow of fertility can dampen shifts in attraction that typically occur across the menstrual cycle, potentially altering initial mate choice.

From BBC

Heraskevych's international team mates showed their support throughout Thursday's competition in Italy.

From BBC

“I think our modern existence happens to pull from modes of interaction that really amp up the importance of mate value,” Eastwick said.

From Los Angeles Times