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paternity

[puh-tur-ni-tee] / pəˈtɜr nɪ ti /




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Adam's paternity leave ended and his daily visits had to stop.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

To solve this mystery, the international research team led by the Sea Mammal Research Unit at the University of St Andrews used genetic testing to determine paternity.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

In non-human animals, researchers have instead turned to long-term observations of social groups and genetic paternity testing to understand reproductive patterns.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

The Employment Rights Act will give workers access to sick pay and paternity leave from the first day on the job and introduce new protections for pregnant women and new mothers.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

We had a long talk, hut we have not confirmed paternity.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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