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maternal

[muh-tur-nl] / məˈtɜr nl /
ADJECTIVE
motherly
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She started with her maternal grandmother and worked her way back through time using public archives in the Netherlands until she stumbled upon a painter she had never heard of: Jeremias Schultz.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

Suvorova’s story is not just about the childhood trauma inflicted by her mail-order-bride mother, but it’s a redemption story about reuniting with her beloved maternal Babushka and biological father.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

Because such events are rarely witnessed, researchers say careful documentation is important for determining whether these behaviors reflect maternal attachment, grief-like responses, or other forms of social and emotional behavior.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

Experts say more training on high-risk early pregnancy conditions could help combat rising maternal mortality rates.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

“Certainly. Go, dear, I forgot that you have any home but this,” and Mrs. March pressed the white hand that wore the wedding ring, as if asking pardon for her maternal covetousness.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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