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paternity

[puh-tur-ni-tee] / pəˈtɜr nɪ ti /




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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

It’s the first time a healthy Ohtani has been out of back-to-back batting orders, except for the paternity list, since the universal designated hitter rule was implemented in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

A blood test ordered in a 2016 paternity suit confirmed one of the children, an 11-year-old girl, was Elkins’s child, although she didn’t use his last name, court records show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Shut up in the isolation of paternity, Lefty Stephanides concentrated on finding a safer way to make a living.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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