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
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
Whatever it was, the regime of queues and 40% taxes and womb-to-tomb security had come to judgment.
From Time Magazine Archive
Workers who used to boast of their high living standards and womb-to-tomb social welfare system nowadays demonstrate in the streets to demand speedy government action to stop soaring prices and booming unemployment.
From Time Magazine Archive
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
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