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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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For mothers who left sports behind, getting back in the game takes more than motivation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

There are many examples of women returning to the top of their sports after becoming mothers but gymnastics, where vital pelvic floor and core strength are both weakened during pregnancy, is different.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Several new mothers battled what looked like postpartum depression.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

They might, in fact, be excellent, caring mothers.

From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026

“Sorry,” he said to their mothers with a wave of his hand.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat