sex

Example Sentences

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"It contains a protein with links to either the X or Y chromosome, which means it can be used to determine sex. This is useful because this protein survives well compared to DNA."

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2023

“We should be able to do that with everyone — not just people that are a certain color, a certain race, a certain sex. We should be inclusive in all of our processes.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2022

“This means no discrimination based on political affiliation, race or sex. No more shadow banning popular influential people, because someone in California or New York or whoever, wherever, just doesn’t like their opinions,” she said.

From Washington Times • Apr. 28, 2022

“I found plenty of things to write about that weren’t smoking or swearing or sex. With the extra time and energy they had, my characters went out and saw the world.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2021

I read my horoscope out loud, “Popular and attractive to the opposite sex. You are often ostentatious and impatient. You need people. Marry a Tiger or Dog early, but never a Rat.”

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle