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maternal

[muh-tur-nl] / məˈtɜr nl /
ADJECTIVE
motherly
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Tuczemskyi considers his partner a hero and is grateful for the maternal instinct that spared his family even more heartache.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Then, less than a week later, as Jessica was in her bedroom, being comforted by her maternal grandmother, Linda Gandy, her father appeared.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The most direct beneficiaries are maternal healthcare and fertility services.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Particulate matter from fossil fuel emissions is also linked to cardiovascular events and negative effects on maternal fetal health.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Her maternal grandfather, David Lloyd III, served on the school board.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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