parturition
Example Sentences
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He compares his publications to parturitions, nay, to abortions.
From Erasmus and the Age of Reformation by Huizinga, Johan
From its parturitions gods may really come, beings that is, who, could contemporaneous man remain to behold them, would regard him as he regards the ape.
From Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern by Saltus, Edgar
Delightful, in one's golden afternoon, and after many days and many parturitions, to put forth thus a young, strong, living flower.
From The Letters of Henry James (volume I) by James, Henry
In the parturitions of that curious period order emerged from chaos, language from dialects, nations from hordes, ideals from dirt.
From Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern by Saltus, Edgar
Prompt as is the normal parturition in the mare, however, difficult and delayed parturitions are surrounded by special dangers and require unusual precautions and skill.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
