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incest

[in-sest] / ˈɪn sɛst /
NOUN
inbreeding
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Recognizing that women would now have to live under the restriction, DuBuisson wanted to make sure victims of rape and incest could terminate their pregnancies.

From Salon Jun. 8, 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

He has previously said he believes people have the right to abortion in cases of rape, incest or when their health is jeopardized.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 3, 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

"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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