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miscarriage

[mis-kar-ij, mis-kar-ij] / mɪsˈkær ɪdʒ, ˈmɪsˌkær ɪdʒ /


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On Friday, his lawyers filed a new appeal, asking the Supreme Court to overturn his conviction in order to "rectify a miscarriage of justice."

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Doctors routinely prescribe them for miscarriage management, endometriosis, fibroids, complications from Cushing’s disease and other serious reproductive health conditions, where they can prevent infection or reduce severe pain.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

He said he "no longer wishes to have a lawyer" and the appeal should not continue as "it would likely lead to a miscarriage of justice".

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

She says being offered early tests gave her possible reasons for the miscarriage, which took away "the guilt and shame that you feel".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

I didn’t suffer the agony of miscarriage, I just didn’t get pregnant.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins




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