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Recent Examples of preemie
When Kirstie Rickert’s daughter was born a preemie two years ago, diaper rashes were a major and relentless struggle.
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Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
In a 2015 email, when Mead Johnson was considering supplying some of its formula to a researcher for a study, a company neonatologist expressed concern that the results could be spun to make the preemie product look unsafe.
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David Hilzenrath,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
In a 2015 email, when Mead Johnson was considering supplying some of its formula to a researcher for a study, a company neonatologist expressed concern that the results could be spun to make the preemie product look unsafe.
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David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Born a micro preemie at under 26 weeks, little Alistair was also at very high risk for severe disease from other germs, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for preemie
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
In a 2015 email, when Mead Johnson was considering supplying some of its formula to a researcher for a study, a company neonatologist expressed concern that the results could be spun to make the preemie product look unsafe.
—
David Hilzenrath,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
In a 2015 email, when Mead Johnson was considering supplying some of its formula to a researcher for a study, a company neonatologist expressed concern that the results could be spun to make the preemie product look unsafe.
—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Born a micro preemie at under 26 weeks, little Alistair was also at very high risk for severe disease from other germs, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preemie
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After Micah’s birth, Lauryn posted a statement on X clarifying that Rohan was not her newborn's father.
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About half of the newborns in the program received a $1,000 grant deposited in an Oklahoma 529 college savings account.
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For example, in 2011, the FDA warned parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers not to feed SimplyThick, a thickening gel, to premature infants fitting a particular profile.
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The median cost for full-time care for an infant in Los Angeles County was $1,209 a month at a family child-care home and $1,818 a month at a center in 2024, according to data from the California Budget & Policy Center.
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Males guard the eggs and newborn frogs, called neonates.
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There have been publications about nicotine transmission and neonates after blood transfusion.
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Paramedics took the child to the hospital, where the toddler died, Grace Mariot, a police spokeswoman, said.
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The Folsom Police Department asked for help Saturday after officers found a toddler without their parents.
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Neither bride nor groom have kids from previous relationships out of wedlock.
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Jake’s analysis found that the UK’s intervention may run all summer, with media plurality issues around news plus kids’ channels portfolios in the spotlight.
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In the post, Clements shared a candid photo of George breastfeeding her baby boy, alongside shots of her trip through the French countryside and some photos of her older children.
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Owens explained that baby copperhead bites — and copperhead bites in general — are rare.
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Harry's decision comes amid an ongoing security fiasco concerning the safety of Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
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Would her child be buried in a separate part of the cemetery without the appropriate eulogies?
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Kylie also explains her decision to leave her kiddos at home in Philadelphia.
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But younger kiddos may just want to play in the water without getting knocked around by the waves.
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“Preemie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preemie. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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