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condom

[kon-duhm, kuhn-] / ˈkɒn dəm, ˈkʌn- /


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“Emerging Markets continued to deliver despite the Chinese condom headwinds still persisting with broad-based momentum extending well beyond China,” they said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Costs have been affected "across the board", including the price of condom material nitrile latex and natural rubber.

From Barron's Apr. 24, 2026

She addressed taboo topics including homosexuality and condom use, giving those who were being shunned and tormented much-needed information and compassion.

From Seattle Times Nov. 18, 2023

Ghareeb said alternative contraceptive options could be responsible for the decline in condom use as there are more effective birth control options such as intrauterine devices or oral contraceptives available.

From Salon Aug. 3, 2023

Differences: No condom machine Less graffiti No urinal The smell is more or less the same, which is rather disappointing.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green

More than 80 percent of programs contained information that was either seriously misleading or straight-up wrong, including that HIV can be contracted by sweat and tears and that condoms are ineffective.

From Slate Jul. 28, 2026

The maker of Durex condoms and Mucinex cold medicine said Friday that it was selling the Russian hygiene unit to Arnest Management.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Current male contraceptive options remain limited to condoms and vasectomies.

From Science Daily Apr. 7, 2026

The government has scrambled to boost marriage and fertility rates, offering childcare subsidies and taxing condoms as it grapples with a rapidly ageing population.

From Barron's Jan. 19, 2026

All of the other Zanmi Lasante projects in the villages around Cange had been interrupted—its programs for women’s literacy, for vaccinating children, for sanitation and clean water, for distributing condoms and other AIDS-prevention measures.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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