accouchement
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He secured a tractor, arrived at the accouchement with 15 minutes to spare.
From Time Magazine Archive
In an immensely exciting political accouchement last week India was preparing for Provincial elections in which the number of voters will be enlarged beyond all comparison with Indian polls hitherto.
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In 1910 he was in Paris assisting, with Picasso and Braque, at the accouchement of cubism.
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It is events such as the accouchement of Brigitte Bardot that send our competitors' sales soaring.
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The entire future," wrote Renard to the emperor, on the 27th of June, "turns on the accouchement of the queen; of which, however, there are no signs.
From The Reign of Mary Tudor by Rhys, Ernest
Simply called a "Roasted Broccoli and Brussels Salad," it features warmed, crispy vegetables; cool accouchements like cheese, dates and almonds; and the amazing inclusion of Calabrian chili paste in the dressing.
From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2023
As the magazine grew, its interests expanded: vacation planning, advice on romance, cooking and sewing instruction, even history in the form of a series of famous accouchements.
From Time Magazine Archive
Curiously, the caves are not used for accouchements.
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"She was expected to attend all accouchements, christenings, deaths, chestings, and burials, but she was seldom asked to a marriage, and never to any party of pleasure."
From Marriage by Ferrier, Susan Edmonstone
It will be noticed that there was an interval of four and a half months between the two accouchements.
From The Physical Life of Woman: Advice to the Maiden, Wife and Mother by Napheys, George H. (George Henry)
