- present participle of conceive.
conceiving
Example Sentences
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The global policy chief for OpenAI was reportedly involved in conceiving the group.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026
She believes their problems conceiving naturally were caused, or at least exacerbated, by the war: "all the stress and sleepless nights," Katerina says.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
But some symptoms are highly suggestive of PCOS, including irregular or missed periods, excessive hair growth on the face and body, acne, weight gain, and difficulty conceiving.
From Slate • Sep. 19, 2025
When Ms Park and her husband had trouble conceiving, they looked to fertility treatments.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025
I hastened to drive from my mind the hateful notion I had been conceiving respecting Grace Poole; it disgusted me.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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