brood

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Then there was his promise to build her a dance studio on their massive estate; he turned it into a schoolhouse for their growing brood of children.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Farr, 56, purchased the four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom property in 2011 when she and her then-husband, Seung Yong Chung, realized the Spanish bungalow they had been living in could no longer accommodate their rapidly expanding brood.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The dwelling offers ample room for a Kardahsian-Jenner-sized brood, boasting eight bedrooms and eight full bathrooms, including an attached guest suite with a private entrance, kitchenette, sitting area, and courtyard.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

According to the study, "excessive heat, with maximal temperatures exceeding 40°C, can reduce colony populations by impairing the thermoregulation of brood or by exposing adults to temperatures that shorten their lifespans."

From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026

Soon enough the magister was fast asleep, leaving Tyrion to brood alone.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin