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gender

[jen-der] / ˈdʒɛn dər /
NOUN
grammatical rules applying to nouns that connote sex or animateness
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There was no difference in risk reduction by gender, although men had a lowered risk of ischemic stroke.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

The bill would make it a criminal offence to provide conversion therapy, or to engage in coercive conversion behaviour, with the goal of changing a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Meet Barbara and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2026

The age or even the gender of the children could be secondary to their potential as successors to their father, Lim Eul-chul, a professor at Kyungnam University, told AFP.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

At another school, a student who stepped outside the usual gender categories might have been the topic of gossip or debate or at least a few raised eyebrows.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

The reports include officers of all genders, but many cases involve a uniformed man stalking a civilian woman — or the people close to her.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

Management said that Levi’s customers — across genders and geographies — had remained “resilient,” amid concerns about putting off clothing purchases or waiting for discounts as costs of living rise.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

It’s a growing demographic hitting both genders, driven in part by climbing divorce rates among older Americans and a rising number of adult children becoming alienated from their parents.

From The Wall Street Journal May 31, 2026

“Seeing people of all ages, genders and backgrounds come together to mosh, lift each other up, chant, cry, scream in both parts joyful and angry, is my greatest joy.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 9, 2026

Denmark gives its citizens the choice of three official genders: male, female, and X.The White House designates a gender-neutral bathroom for visitors and staff.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater



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