womb-to-tomb
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of womb-to-tomb
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Gewen’s book is a thoughtful rumination on human behavior, philosophy and international relations, not a womb-to-tomb biography.
From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2020
Great Britain has a high standard of living, full employment, political freedom, womb-to-tomb medical care, and as much peace as most nations in the world.
From Time Magazine Archive
His principal monument is Britain's National Health Service, still the model of womb-to-tomb medical care.
From Time Magazine Archive
AutoNation's womb-to-tomb car company will operate like this: You buy or lease a new car from one of AutoNation's new-car dealers.
From Time Magazine Archive
When Laborite Aneurin Bevan set up Britain's "womb-to-tomb" National Health Service a generation ago, he responded to doctors' opposition by declaring, "I shall stop their mouths with money."
From Time Magazine Archive
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