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mothers

  • present tense form
    of mother (3rd person singular).
    mother
    noun
    a woman who has borne offspring; a female parent.

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Census Bureau data, while 45% of mothers were breadwinners.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

“Our industry needs this workforce,” said Maja Ericksen, executive vice president at construction company Mortenson, which in 2024 began offering 12 weeks of paid leave for birth mothers in its skilled workforce.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Last month, the New York Times revealed that Marshall, a former OB-GYN, had sued hundreds of patients over unpaid bills, including new mothers.

From Slate ● Oct. 29, 2026

Another mother, Seanan Martin, said removing a service was not the answer and that the safety of mothers, babies and staff should be the priority.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Lone mothers could hardly forage enough food for their offspring and themselves with needy children in tow.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari