sex

Example Sentences

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"Life was pretty nice during the Ediacaran, so the need for sex was rather limited," said lead author Dr. Emily Mitchell from Cambridge's Department of Zoology.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Fun fact: Araki has said in interviews he was inspired by the notion that Gen Z isn’t interested in sex.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"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

A white hand of no particular sex held another, smaller, blue and yellow bouquet.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison