- present tense form of mother (3rd person singular).
mothers
Example Sentences
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Expectant mothers and the organ-transplant community are increasingly debating the risks of nonalcoholic drinks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
In remarks to the press after the trial, the female jurors — who were old enough to be the girls’ mothers — demonstrated “zero sympathy” for them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
The concept of choosing time over money diminishes for mothers who feel unable to pause their careers, even when personal or caregiving demands intensify.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
Up the long dusty road they came, mothers protectively herding young ones while fathers provided a rearguard.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
