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reproduction

[ree-pruh-duhk-shuhn] / ˌri prəˈdʌk ʃən /


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But after two test trips with a full-sized reproduction of the tapestry, the operation appeared a well-oiled machine.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

Right now, the barriers of finding a suitable partner, housing costs, healthcare access, childcare availability, and so on may lead to delays in reproduction, which may in turn lead to having fewer children.

From Slate Jul. 6, 2026

Hochschild emphasized Vance’s hypocrisy and callousness, particularly when it comes to women and reproduction.

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

"Of the 7,000 or so trees left, only about 600 are female and the rest male. This severely limits natural seed reproduction," said project leader Ambrose Greenfield.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

Fossils, for example, and whether their existence disproved the Book of Genesis; Brother Mendel’s experiments on the sexual reproduction of the sweet pea; the fallacy of laudable pus.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

In the early 2000s, Norrbotten accounted for roughly two-thirds of all documented wolverine reproductions in Sweden.

From Science Daily Jun. 1, 2026

"By registering specific phrases tied to her voice, Swift could potentially challenge not only identical reproductions, but also imitations that are 'confusingly similar,' a key standard in trademark law," he wrote.

From BBC Apr. 27, 2026

The show opened with a series of violet, green and silver sequined tops in a 1920s style -- reproductions of a bodice designed by early 20th-century French designer Paul Poiret who Anderson namechecked as inspiration.

From Barron's Jan. 21, 2026

The catalog’s full-page reproductions, in spectacular colors or crepuscular monochromes, are frequently transporting.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 21, 2025

Nothing seemed suitable, they were all so elaborate and pretentious, those gorgeous costumes of velvet and silk in the reproductions given of Rubens, Rembrandt and others.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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