monogamous

Example Sentences

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"Our results indicate that the ancestors of termites were strictly monogamous," Professor Lo said.

From Science Daily

Whether humans are naturally monogamous has been argued for centuries.

From Science Daily

As part of the search for the monogamous ideal, or an expression of anxiety about commitment, the practice is often time-limited.

From Los Angeles Times

What's worse is that, because albatrosses are monogamous and pair for life, it takes them up to four years to bond with a partner.

From BBC

With around 66% of humans forming monogamous bonds, we outscore chimps and gorillas but fall short of the Californian mouse, the true heavyweight champion of lifelong love.

From BBC