Examples of pregnancy in a Sentence
an elephant's pregnancy can last almost a year
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Season 20 of Shonda Rhimes' long-running medical drama concluded with a surprise pregnancy for Jo (Luddington) and Link, the consideration of retirement for Webber (Pickens Jr.), and the residents and interns threatening to quit en masse in solidarity with Adams (Niko Terho).
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 31 May 2024
Generally, blood tests are poor measures for calcium status, especially during pregnancy.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
Below, take a look at 5 times Ayesha Curry’s pregnancy glow gave us major beauty inspiration.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 30 May 2024
Women in 14 states have lost the right to terminate a pregnancy under almost any circumstances.
—Kelsie Hoffman, CBS News, 28 May 2024
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 31 May 2024
Generally, blood tests are poor measures for calcium status, especially during pregnancy.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
Below, take a look at 5 times Ayesha Curry’s pregnancy glow gave us major beauty inspiration.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 30 May 2024
Women in 14 states have lost the right to terminate a pregnancy under almost any circumstances.
—Kelsie Hoffman, CBS News, 28 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for pregnancy
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“Pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pregnancy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
pregnancy
noun
preg·nan·cy
ˈpreg-nən(t)-sē 
plural pregnancies
: the condition of being pregnant : gestation
Medical Definition
pregnancy
noun
preg·nan·cy
ˈpreg-nən-sē
plural pregnancies
1
: the condition of being pregnant
2
: an instance of being pregnant
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