maternity
Example Sentences
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He also infuriated colleagues in the coalition government, the British press reported, proposing a stream of unconventional ideas: scrapping maternity leave, abolishing job centers, even buying cloud-bursting technology so Britain would have more sunshine.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
She believes that self-described maternity nurses "capitalise on women's vulnerability" and "say whatever they want" online.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
There would be no maternity leave from the business she runs alone, and no second income.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
"Basically, we're planning to shut down," Svetlana, the owner of a maternity and kids brand in the Far East city of Khabarovsk, said.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Three more pregnant women had arrived and were resting comfortably in the makeshift maternity ward.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
Vocabulary lists containing maternity
The Mother of All Lists: Mater, Matr
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It's All in the Family
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