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incest

[in-sest] / ˈɪn sɛst /
NOUN
inbreeding
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She was accused of adultery, incest and treason and was executed.

From BBC ● May 1, 2026

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

In the 1960s, legislators introduced additional exceptions: for sexual assault, incest, fetal disability and certain health risks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2023

There’s a patchwork of policies for other exceptions, including for pregnancies caused by rape or incest.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 12, 2023

"All this of snakes and incest is droll, but it changes nothing. You may well have the better claim, Stannis, but I still have the larger army."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin


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