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sexes

  • plural
    of sex.
    sex
    noun
    the male, female, or sometimes intersex division of a species, especially as differentiated with reference to the reproductive functions or physical characteristics such as genitals, XX and XY chromosomes, etc.
  • present tense form
    of sex (3rd person singular).
    sex
    noun
    the male, female, or sometimes intersex division of a species, especially as differentiated with reference to the reproductive functions or physical characteristics such as genitals, XX and XY chromosomes, etc.

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The international master title, open to both sexes, ranks higher than Sivanandan's current accolades - the woman grandmaster and woman international master titles.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

That difference could potentially contribute to the well-documented gap in average lifespan between the sexes, although the findings do not establish that tyrosine is responsible for that gap.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026

The carcasses include elephants of different ages and sexes, suggesting the deaths are not limited to a single family or demographic.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

Beginning with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, America embraced equality among races and between the sexes as overriding policy goals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

They wanted to promote equality between the sexes by granting women property rights, access to education, opportunities for employment, and, most importantly, by giving them the right to vote.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling