birth

Example Sentences

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Both rich and poorer countries are grappling with declining birth rates which lead to aging societies and a shrinking workforce -- putting strain on social security systems and potentially dampening economic growth and productivity.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

But when, at 4 p.m. on May 14, 1948, David Ben Gurion declared the birth of the State of Israel in Tel Aviv, he would do so at 16 Rothschild Blvd.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The tournament set records for attendance and revenue and soon gave birth to Major League Soccer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Prof Knight's unit has compared how caesarean birth rates - both planned and emergency - have changed across 42 countries.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

This time, Jonah didn’t bother correcting Chip out loud, though his brain translated, You mean, your birth mother set up an adoption plan.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix