offspring

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All 19 offspring have names starting with the letter J.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

When ratifying the amendment in 1868, however, Congress explicitly recognized that it would also apply to the American-born offspring of immigrants.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

One of the more unexpected findings involved female offspring, which showed more pronounced physical differences.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Mice exposed to prebirth stress, for instance, are liable to evince stress-related consequences as adults, and to some extent their offspring might inherit these consequences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Mothers liked Crane because there were few temptations that could entice their offspring.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger