with child

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Definition of with childnext
as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body They were delighted to discover that, after months of trying, she was with child.

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Recent Examples of with child The first, Living with Michael Jackson, was among the catalysts for the singer to be charged with child molestation. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 July 2026 Ghauri was later arrested and charged with child neglect, and the three children were placed into their father’s custody. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 But the department has also recommended to the county attorney that his parents be charged with child abuse. — Gabriella Bachara, NBC news, 3 July 2026 Benny, the facility dog, works paw in hand with child life specialist Martha Hartz. — Zuri Primos june 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for with child
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with young
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  • Such are the risks of parting with young prospects and picks.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Advertisement Last year, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix began working on an initiative that involved holding listening sessions with young people about their thoughts and feelings on various topics, including faith and family life.
    — Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
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“With child.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/with%20child. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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