maternal

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Bhaduri, 88, now lives in a retirement facility, a few blocks away from his maternal home that is no longer welcoming of him, with nagging geriatric health issues and in the company of memories.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The most direct beneficiaries are maternal healthcare and fertility services.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Chung’s Umma doesn’t take up a lot of room in the play, but her maternal presence registers sharply nonetheless.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

These kinship networks were largely organized through maternal lines, with one mitochondrial lineage dominating, pointing to a key role for women in maintaining family continuity and coordinating movement.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Frances and her husband took him in for a while, until his maternal grandfather died and bequeathed Charles enough money to pay for college.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow