sex

Example Sentences

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"I think anybody that's worked with either sex at a younger age knows there are some fundamental differences," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

For example, the process often involves separating the insects by sex to isolate the males.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Were these sons and daughters all big fans of the opposite sex who dreamed of happily ever after?

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Scientists call this path a disease trajectory, and it can be shaped by many factors, including age, sex, health history, and biology.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Before my conception, she had agreed to my father’s outlandish plan to determine my sex.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides