pregnant
Example Sentences
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The visit has the heavy air of obligation — they don’t see Dad very often — and when he clumsily welcomes them into his ramshackle house, pregnant pauses and pursed lips ensue.
From Los Angeles Times
The UN's refugee agency, UNCHR, said those especially affected are children and women - including pregnant women - some who reported going without food for days.
From BBC
While his look-alike takes over professional commitments, Pasqual can spend time with his pregnant partner.
From Los Angeles Times
After struggling to conceive naturally and a failed course of IVF, their dream of having children finally came true when Zoë became pregnant with Joey, who was born in April 2021.
From BBC
She then found out that her son's birth mother was pregnant, and decided to put herself forward as a potential parent for this new baby, should that be needed.
From BBC
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