live birth
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Early mammals laid eggs, while later groups evolved live birth.
From Science Daily ● May 1, 2026
Take the state’s exceptions for fatal fetal abnormalities, which apply only if a physician expects that a newborn’s death will occur within days of a live birth.
From Slate ● Jan. 6, 2026
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, a professional group, defines “futility” in fertility treatment as having less than a 1% chance of a woman having a live birth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
It is believed to be longest that an embryo has been frozen before resulting in a successful live birth.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2025
Dr. Spitz testified for the defense that he would “absolutely not” declare a live birth, let alone a homicide, under the circumstances of this case.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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