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offspring

[awf-spring, of-] / ˈɔfˌsprɪŋ, ˈɒf- /


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Genetic differences may also determine how strongly offspring are affected by an older mother.

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

"In one of our strains, we saw that offspring from older mothers had a longer lifespan, implying a genetic mechanism may be involved in that beneficial effect."

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

His offspring are made of lesser stuff than him, but our hero manages to earn redemption by flinging a stockcar around a tri-oval racetrack 180 times at 200 miles per hour.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

These can lead to a weakened immune system, increased mortality and aborted offspring.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

My father belonged to a loosely knit group of black families in the neighbourhood to whom tribal traditions were a way of life, and who sought to bring up their offspring according to its laws.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

It sticks out like a sore thumb among the Camden Yards offsprings that followed.

From Washington Times Feb. 16, 2023

Internal fertilization leads to more genetic variations and increases the survival rates of offsprings.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

Aristotle came to this thought when he observed that hares often gave birth to litters which comprised sets of healthy and imperfect offsprings.

From Scientific American Apr. 27, 2011

Toys R Us' "Fabulous 15" top picks includes Monster High dolls, offsprings to famous monster characters, and Hasbro's Cuponk, a game that challenges players to master ball-and-cup tricks using a wall.

From Reuters Sep. 21, 2010

The parents were filled with pride and happiness as they looked at that fair picture; those darlings were theirs; the offsprings of their love for each other.

From Professor Huskins by Lettie M. Cummings




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