incest
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After the movie came out, Lindo says, he met an incest survivor who said she appreciated the humanity he gave to a seemingly monstrous character.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
The ban has exceptions for rape, incest and human trafficking up to 15 weeks, but are difficult to access.
From Salon • Nov. 6, 2024
He added that he fully supports exceptions for rape, incest and to save the life of the mother.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024
However, the 2010 constitution, combined with a wider body of law, does allow abortion when "the life or health of the mother is in danger" or when the pregnancy has resulted from rape or incest.
From BBC • Nov. 26, 2023
"Are you utterly witless? Did you read what he says? The boy Joffrey, he calls him. And he dares to accuse me of incest, adultery, and treason!"
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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