motherhood

Example Sentences

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She’s not defined by motherhood, even though she would claim that to be her highest purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

I get what she’s doing here: Part of motherhood is trusting that if you do it right, your child will have no problem leaving the nest.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Hague has also been open with her fans about her struggles with pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood, describing having her first child as challenging at times.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

They focus on motherhood and love, with rounded forms cradling one another and calling to mind the work of Henry Moore.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

I had not even the instincts of a mother cat I wanted to flee both Elsinore and the unknown fate of motherhood, though such escape seemed impossible, except by my death.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein