gender-specific
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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She didn’t intend to call him out specifically or to be gender-specific, but she wanted to tap into the feeling she was hearing about from readers.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
There must be a gender-specific approach to criminal justice, as women end up in prison because of things that are gender-specific in society.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2024
Dr. Binfet has conducted numerous studies on the benefits of canine therapy, but to his knowledge, this is the first gender-specific study about canine therapy.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2023
The CDC reports that girls are experiencing mental health issues at nearly double the rate of boys, making gender-specific services particularly important.
From Seattle Times ● May 30, 2023
The Grammys abandoned gender-specific awards a decade ago, starting in 2012.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 28, 2022
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