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parenthood

[pair-uhnt-hood, par-] / ˈpɛər əntˌhʊd, ˈpær- /
NOUN
fatherhood
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NOUN
maternity
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Antonyms
NOUN
motherhood
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Becerra quickly consolidated support from elected officials including Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and influential groups like Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California and the California Medical Assn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Nedelman has assembled the book club over the decades, inviting women from different parts of her life, including investment clubs and Planned Parenthood organizing along with high school classmates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

“We know we have to face reality to keep our doors open,” said Stacy Cross, president and chief executive officer of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

While there is no lack of competition in California and Nevada for these kinds of offerings, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte leaders said they have an advantage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

No. She’d volunteered at Planned Parenthood one summer.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray




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