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paternity

[puh-tur-ni-tee] / pəˈtɜr nɪ ti /




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Using this extensive dataset, scientists investigated how the population's age structure, male behavior, and paternity patterns have changed over time.

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

Some assume that a generous maternity or paternity leave policy benefits an infant, because it allows a parent to be at home for more time during their child's crucial first year of development.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

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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