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  • noun Plural form of miscarriage.

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Examples

  • Then, after suffering several late-term miscarriages, Franklin-Basye began working with a hospital to develop bereavement programs for perinatal loss.

    The Truth About Grief Ruth Davis Konigsberg 2011

  • Then, after suffering several late-term miscarriages, Franklin-Basye began working with a hospital to develop bereavement programs for perinatal loss.

    The Truth About Grief Ruth Davis Konigsberg 2011

  • Perjury is considered a serious offense as it can be used to usurp the power of the courts, resulting in miscarriages of justice.

    Matthew Yglesias » Breitbart on Podesta 2010

  • The World Health Organization estimates 12 million people are infected with syphilis worldwide each year, affecting some 2 million pregnancies, with about one quarter of them resulting in miscarriages or stillbirths.

    Every Hour in China a Baby is Born with Syphilis | Impact Lab 2010

  • Because it's a nasty one, resulting in miscarriages, stillbirths, or critically ill babies.

    Archive 2008-08-01 kittenpie 2008

  • Because it's a nasty one, resulting in miscarriages, stillbirths, or critically ill babies.

    Weekend Update kittenpie 2008

  • “Late-term miscarriages,” or second-trimester abortions, were common around here.

    The Madonnas of Echo Park Brando Skyhorse 2010

  • “Late-term miscarriages,” or second-trimester abortions, were common around here.

    The Madonnas of Echo Park Brando Skyhorse 2010

  • “Late-term miscarriages,” or second-trimester abortions, were common around here.

    The Madonnas of Echo Park Brando Skyhorse 2010

  • “Late-term miscarriages,” or second-trimester abortions, were common around here.

    The Madonnas of Echo Park Brando Skyhorse 2010

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