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maternal

[muh-tur-nl] / məˈtɜr nl /
ADJECTIVE
motherly
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His maternal grandfather, Madison T. Shockley Sr., was the multi-hyphenate prototype.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

Her five-week trial, which was televised and featured more than 80 witnesses, has sparked debate in the United States over maternal mental health.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

Flash forward another decade and it remains to be seen whether maternal mental healthcare — including the central question of how American society deals with mothers in extremis — has evolved.

From Salon Sep. 2, 2026

The two women have thrust the topic of maternal mental health into the spotlight—illuminating medical conditions that often get overlooked and undertreated.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Her maternal grandmother worked there as well, “right up until the day she died.”

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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