maternal
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She started with her maternal grandmother and worked her way back through time using public archives in the Netherlands until she stumbled upon a painter she had never heard of: Jeremias Schultz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Suvorova’s story is not just about the childhood trauma inflicted by her mail-order-bride mother, but it’s a redemption story about reuniting with her beloved maternal Babushka and biological father.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
ProPublica shared its analysis with more than a dozen maternal health experts, including leaders in the field, who were unaware of the spike; early pregnancy complications are chronically underresearched.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
To qualify for this type of comparison, descendants must have genealogical records showing a direct and uninterrupted maternal or paternal line.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
“Odilia, wake up, m’ijita,” she whispered with maternal warmth.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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