infertile

Example Sentences

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Tens of thousands of people, including infertile and same-sex couples, have had babies through the technological advances of in vitro fertilization and the willingness of surrogates to carry those children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

After these infernos, invasive grasses often took over in hardened, infertile soils.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2025

A hysterectomy would leave Emily infertile and prompt the menopause, which in turn could increase her risk of osteoporosis, heart disease and dementia.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024

Carrying around little cups of sperm as political protest, to mock infertile people, is most likely a fake scandal, but not being able to have kids easily is rough.

From Slate • Aug. 23, 2024

Pretty much all guys with CF are infertile, which at least means I don’t have to worry about getting anyone pregnant and starting my own shit show of a family.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott