as in confinement
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Noun
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Writing becomes an act of containment—not confinement.—
Matthew Clark Davison,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025 -
The former president returned to confinement in the Seoul Detention Center about 20 km (12 miles) south of the capital after the decision.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Pregnant or breastfeeding: There is little evidence to support the safe use of garlic supplements during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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The 23-year-old gave birth shortly after announcing her pregnancy back in November.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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“Lying-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lying-in. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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