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motherhood

[muhth-er-hood] / ˈmʌð ərˌhʊd /
NOUN
maternity
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But a lot of times, the image of motherhood these influencers are hawking isn’t exactly the full story.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

In “Ugly Baby,” Johnson-Reyes’ focus turns to motherhood, marriage, family “ism’s,” and the reality between how life is supposed to work and how it actually unfolds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

In addition to classical music, this “Man Who Knew Too Much” has pop and a pop-star heroine, one juggling motherhood with a singing career.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Events on motherhood, the legacy of new Labour and grassroots football are also part of the programme.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Then, as if in slow motion, she tumbles forward, a thrashing avalanche of patriotism and motherhood, crushing three spectators and a table of apple tartlets.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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