procreate

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Her ex-husband argued he had a right not to procreate, according to court filings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

Yes, humans, like virtually every life form, have a need to procreate — but in aggregate, not individually.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

Not only that, but the pupfish are believed to be one of the most inbred of all species, a lack of genetic variation that makes it difficult for the creatures to procreate and thrive.

From New York Times • May 9, 2024

When parthenogenesis happens, the egg cell in the female's body divides enough times it needs in order to create half the genes required to procreate.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2023

The most submissive, most appealing lambs were allowed to live longer and procreate.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari