as in fruitfulness
motherly character or qualities
he cherished his foster parent for her motherliness
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For her solo dinner, Rihanna quite literally put a bow on maternity dressing in a gray sleeveless JW Anderson dress with a thigh-high slit and an oversized bow accent, placed atop her baby bump.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 May 2025 -
Danielle Lafleur has been named president of Hatch, the maternity and lifestyle brand, effective immediately.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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In recent years, Beijing and Washington have been vying for supremacy in AI technology that could confer the winner advantages in economic productivity, scientific breakthroughs and national security.—
Amy Gunia,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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By integrating technology and capturing data analytics, farmers can make informed decisions that enhance productivity while protecting the environment, including: • Resource Efficiency: Maximizing inputs like water and fertilizers can lead to cost savings and reduce waste.—
Tom Gauthier,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Related article The Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing cut off critical power to incubating embryos.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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European Sperm Bank — which recruits sperm donors in Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands, according to its website — said that more than 67 kids were conceived using the donor’s sperm, and that all relevant fertility clinics were alerted to the situation.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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“Motherliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherliness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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