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birthing

[bur-thing] / ˈbɜr θɪŋ /


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Like the spine, the human pelvis must balance two competing demands: efficient bipedal walking and birthing large-brained infants.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

To reduce the screwworm risk on the ranch he co-owns and manages, Diebel plans to push the birthing season for his calves to colder months when the flies are less active.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Jordan vs Algeria may struggle to distract San Francisco from its current role birthing multi trillion AI stock market flotations.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

The state plans to later expand to additional hospitals and birthing centers.

From Los Angeles Times May 8, 2026

Nan had come to the castle as a wet nurse for a Brandon Stark whose mother had died birthing him.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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