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sex

[seks] / sɛks /




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"I think anybody that's worked with either sex at a younger age knows there are some fundamental differences," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

For example, the process often involves separating the insects by sex to isolate the males.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The team also examined several factors that could influence this behavior, including sex, age, education level, household income, living arrangements, urban or rural residence, and whether participants regularly consumed fruits, vegetables, or ultra-processed foods.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Were these sons and daughters all big fans of the opposite sex who dreamed of happily ever after?

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

They wanted us to go to dances and parties that included members of the opposite sex.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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