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paternity

[puh-tur-ni-tee] / pəˈtɜr nɪ ti /




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A DNA test proved his paternity, and he married Bakley in a small ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

There is no specific stipulation on paternity leave, leaving those in the men's game to juggle their responsibilities.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

It is a share in a paternity older than the world.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

Notably, studies have shown that paid paternity leave is associated with a reduced risk of maternal postpartum health complications and an increased rate of infants receiving their necessary vaccines on time.

From Salon May 17, 2026

Bobby had refused to append his name, implying his own doubt as to the girl’s paternity.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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