paternity
Example Sentences
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Adam's paternity leave ended and his daily visits had to stop.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
To solve this mystery, the international research team led by the Sea Mammal Research Unit at the University of St Andrews used genetic testing to determine paternity.
From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026
In non-human animals, researchers have instead turned to long-term observations of social groups and genetic paternity testing to understand reproductive patterns.
From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026
The UK has a mixed record on maternity and paternity pay, explains Abby Jitendra, policy adviser at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation think tank.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025
“Is this like a conversation, or are there needles involved, like in a paternity test?”
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
Vocabulary lists containing paternity
It's All in the Family
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Not Your Father's Word List: Pater, Patr
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UCPS 6th Grade Roots List #8
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