offspring
Example Sentences
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These offspring were compared with those from a control group whose fathers had not been exposed to nicotine.
From Science Daily
The less happy story is that my generation’s unprecedented financial success is now directly hindering our offsprings’ ability to similarly flourish.
From Barron's
In some plant insect relationships, the insect both pollinates the plant and uses the fruit as a place for its offspring to grow.
From Science Daily
Under the statutes, the fund will manage Agrofert and then pass it on to Babis's offspring "in order to ensure the long-term fulfilment of their material needs".
From Barron's
In case that sounded rather brutal, the general was quick to reassure any anxious parents that their offspring would be handled with care.
From BBC
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