as in fruitfulness
motherly character or qualities
he cherished his foster parent for her motherliness
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In total, 11 members of the fifth-floor maternity unit at Mass General’s Newton-Wellesley Hospital have reported suffering from health issues, including the nurses diagnosed with the benign tumors.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025 -
Many do not include drug coverage or maternity care.—
Julie Appleby,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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Annual pay gains theoretically should fall to 3.5% to align with the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation goal, But recent strong growth in productivity, or output per worker, could let companies dole out 4% raises without having to increase prices, economists say.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Share relevant research: When appropriate, respectfully share studies about the productivity and wellness benefits of uninterrupted time off with your manager or HR.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Full sun Soil Type: Well-draining, low fertility Soil pH: Slightly acidic, neutral, alkaline (6.0-8.0) Nasturtium is a classic cottage flower that can bloom for months.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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To qualify, patients must live in a community that the foundation currently services and already be receiving treatment or seeing a fertility doctor.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Motherliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherliness. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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