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parenthood

noun

ˈper-ənt-ˌhu̇d

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the caring for a child by its parents parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment

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Recent Examples of parenthood There are also feelings of nervousness and anxiety at the sudden responsibility of new parenthood. — Andrew D. Racine, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 In this way, visits can serve as a makeshift form of family therapy, with families confronting problems of addiction, parenthood and mental health under conditions that are far from ideal. — Jillian Turanovic, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026 The wrestler-turned-actor was quick to explain why parenthood was not right for him. — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026 The media personality has frequently shared how parenthood has reshaped his priorities, often offering followers a glimpse into family life on social media. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parenthood

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Couples may continue managing day-to-day responsibilities, such as household tasks and parenting, even as one partner becomes emotionally and physically disengaged, relationship experts say.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Prosecutors believe he was killed because of ongoing strife with his former wife, Shanna Gardner, over the parenting of their twins.

— Ed White, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

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