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
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with young
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  • Disconnect with young voters Experts highlighted that in 2027, there are several major state elections, including for Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state with one of the largest youth voter bases.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 July 2026
  • India has a huge youth population with young voters crucial for future elections.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
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“With child.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/with%20child. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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